Oban Little Bay Single Malt 750 ml

Oban is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries by output, tucked into the actual town of Oban on the West Highland coast, and it's often described as a bridge between the lighter Highland style and the smokier, more coastal character of Islay whiskies. Little Bay, named for the small bay the distillery overlooks, is matured in smaller ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks than the standard 14 Year to speed up flavor extraction, without carrying an age statement. Expect light smoke and sea salt alongside honey and malt sweetness — genuinely balanced rather than leaning hard toward either sweet or smoky extremes.

How to drink Oban Little Bay

Drink it neat or with a few drops of water to let the balance between smoke and honey come through. It's approachable enough to work as a bridge whisky for someone moving from Speyside toward Islay.

Single Malt86 proof · smaller ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks · Scotland