I love the Oban 14 year, but it is getting pretty scarce around my area. Anyone have any suggestions for a similar malt? I like the amount of smoke that Oban has, not too much, but you can definitely tell that it is peated.
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Re: Oban
Sat, July 14, 2007 - 10:38 PMLook for Talisker or Caol Ila - both mid to lightly peated (as opposed to Laphroaig or Ardbeg which are heavily peated) and you can't go wrong with either.
On the other hand, Highland Park is probably the perfect balance of peat & sweet. Definitely worth a try. -
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Re: Oban
Sun, July 15, 2007 - 7:32 AM<<Look for Talisker or Caol Ila>>
Talisker is much easier to find and cheaper than Coal Ila - but CI is my favourite and well worth the price and a hunt... -
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Re: Oban
Sun, July 15, 2007 - 9:45 AMI'll third the Caol Ila suggestion. Talisker is yummy, but the pepper throws me off.
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Re: Oban
Sun, July 15, 2007 - 11:51 AMWhat part of Cali are you in? There is Scottish store in San Francisco on Sutter I think. a bit pricey but a large selection. Worth a look, or a call. I forget the name of the store.
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Re: Oban
Sat, July 21, 2007 - 4:15 PMTaliskers is a bit sharper than Oban but certainly worth a try. If you are touring the UK the Oban distillery is a 'must' place to visit, tucked away in a side street just off the harbour. When I was there they had just discovered barrels and barrels of whisky originally destined for Johnny Walker blending but, what with the war and everything, they had never been picked up. It was 65 years old! Strangely that wasn't on the tasting list for the tourists. -
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Re: Oban
Mon, August 20, 2007 - 7:44 PMLooks like the shop in my area is stocking it again, I'll be sure to try the Talisker's soon too
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