Oban 18 Year Old - Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

The 14 year old has been in the Classic Malt line-up since its inception and is regularly stocked as a go-to option in many bars the world over – likewise, the Travel Retail ‘Little Bay’ can be regularly spotted whilst wandering aimlessly around airports – but, in general, Oban fans have it hard – and there’s little to no juice in the hands of independent bottlers. It therefore surprised me that the Oban Bay Reserve bottling from the Game of Thrones series seemed to be the expression that sold out on pre-order the quickest last week. Popular show meets popular but rarely sighted new Oban. Nose: Inherent maltiness meets orange zest, garden apples, melted butter and freshly baked pastries. After a little resting, gummy bear sweetness develops alongside grilled bananas, baking spices (ginger and allspice) and caramel. Reduction unlocks some inherent nuttiness with hazelnuts, as well as adding bready dough and rolled pastry. Taste: The arrival is velvety smooth and delivers a combination o