Oban Little Bay - 43% 70cl

Hailing from one of the oldest and smallest distilleries in Scotland, where fine single malt whisky has been crafted since 1794.

Master Blenders Dr. Matthew Crow and Dr. Craig Wilson use whisky matured in refill American oak hogsheads, as well as European oak Sherry casks and finally refill casks before allowing the resulting single malt whisky to marry in small oak casks.

The Oban Little Bay has already won a Double Gold at the 2015 San Francisco Worlds Spirit competition.

Nose: Oily, waxy and nutty, balanced by ripe orchard fruits. Notes of almond fruit cake on denser Christmas pudding, with cereal and orange behind.

Palate: The comforting chewiness of rich fruit-bread, hints of orange zest and clove, growing drier, still minty, with crisp green apple.

Finish: In a word, long. Quite syrupy at first, then drying, with elegant coating tannins rich in dark chocolate character.