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Is Oban 14 Year Old Scotch Good For Someone New To Scotch?
Posted on 8/6/21 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 8/6/21 at 5:18 pm
I’m doing it backwards, as I saw a bottle today and got it for a buddy who is expanding his bar offerings. Now I’m asking if it’s good.
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Posted on 8/6/21 at 5:56 pm to auwaterfowler
It is good.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 5:57 pm to auwaterfowler
I always liked it. Thought it was a quality bottle.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 5:59 pm to auwaterfowler
I think it might be a bit peat-y for a new Scotch drinker. A MacCallan or a Balvenie would be more toward the woody side and more palatable to Scotch newbies, especially if they were Bourbon drinkers before.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 6:21 pm to auwaterfowler
Generally blends are better for new Scotch drinkers. He will appreciate the Oban in a year or two. It's good. New Scotch drinkers probably won't get it.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 6:24 pm to Tridentds
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Generally blends are better for new Scotch drinkers.
I’ve got to disagree here. Start with the good stuff. I agree with the poster above you. Start with the Speyside single malts. They are not a peety or overpowering. They are still my go to.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 6:28 pm to auwaterfowler
Yes-ish
A better way to start someone on scotch is with a sherry cask finish.
Macallan 12yr Sherry is a great way to start someone out
A better way to start someone on scotch is with a sherry cask finish.
Macallan 12yr Sherry is a great way to start someone out
Posted on 8/6/21 at 6:36 pm to LoneStarRanger
Probably not the best…. But it’s a good quality bottle so it should be fine.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 6:44 pm to auwaterfowler
Oban 14 is good. It is really peaty though so you'll know if a heavy peat scotch is something he likes right away, lol.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 6:49 pm to Tridentds
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Generally blends are better for new Scotch drinkers. He will appreciate the Oban in a year or two. It's good. New Scotch drinkers probably won't get it.
this ^^^^^
its different enough to take getting used to so i wouldnt get anything really nice until he sees if he even likes scotch or not
Posted on 8/6/21 at 6:55 pm to auwaterfowler
It's fantastic... I think it might be a good "gateway" for someone new to Scotch.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 6:58 pm to OTIS2
I agree, but I would even say a 12 year is even better for someone new to scotch
Posted on 8/6/21 at 7:00 pm to auwaterfowler
Ive tried scotch repeatedly for years. The one that hooked me and made me not look at it a lightened whiskey... Ardbeg an AO
At first it was too much, I hated it. But it kept calling to me.
It's a beautiful whisky.
At first it was too much, I hated it. But it kept calling to me.
It's a beautiful whisky.
This post was edited on 8/6/21 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 8/6/21 at 7:25 pm to auwaterfowler
Oban is great. Look it takes several sessions to develop a taste for that kind of scotch. He wouldn't go out and buy it on his own. I think it's a good choice. Tell him to give it a few glasses before he decides if he likes it or not.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 7:27 pm to auwaterfowler
100%. All Obans are amazing.
Posted on 8/6/21 at 7:51 pm to auwaterfowler
Great gift and a good scotch . Unfortunately I just tested positive for covid and couldn't tell the difference in Oban and gasoline .
Posted on 8/6/21 at 8:11 pm to Tigre85
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couldn't tell the difference in Oban and gasoline
Sorry, I
at that. Get well soon.Posted on 8/6/21 at 9:00 pm to X123F45
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Ive tried scotch repeatedly for years.
The only scotch I’ve ever enjoyed was a Glenmo Signet
Posted on 8/7/21 at 9:01 am to auwaterfowler
Thanks for all the replies. My buddy is a bourbon drinker, so I told him to give it some time before he gives up on it.
Posted on 8/7/21 at 2:40 pm to auwaterfowler
I like Glen Morangie 14 Quinta Ruban. Total Wine has it for $48. A great value.
This post was edited on 8/8/21 at 7:18 am
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