Introducing Oban 12 Year Old Heart of the Harbour, part of Diageo’s ‘Horizons Unbound’ – the 2025 special releases single malt scotch whisky collection. Presented at 55.3% ABV, this release embodies the warmth and welcome of its coastal hometown. Matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks, this dram layers toffee sweetness with bright citrus and a whisper of sea breeze. It is both robust and inviting, carrying Oban’s unique balance of Highland depth and maritime freshness.

The Oban Distillery team have crafted Oban Little Bay by selecting small batches of their finest single malt whiskies, combining them in their smallest casks. This unique process – which increases the expose of the liquid to the cask wood – combined with the expert nose and palate of Malt Master Dr. Matthew Crow, delivers a classic rich, smooth Oban expression. This whisky is rich and fruity in typical Oban style, but with a more pronounced maritime and citrus character than the distillery’s signature 14 Year Old whisky.

Charles Maclean’s official tasting notes: Burnished copper in colour. A faintly oily nose, with brine, dried seaweed, sanded teak, and trace of fresh apples. At full strength the texture is oily and full-bodied; sweet overall, slightly salty, spicy across the tongue and in the finish; well-balanced, with lingering warmth and an aftertaste of almond cake.

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