What does Vatted mean in whisky?
Vatting: A now disused term for the blending of malt whisky with that from other distilleries without the addition of grain whisky, or vice versa.
What is the difference between Highland and Speyside?
The Highland region is by far Scotland’s largest, but is only responsible for a quarter of the country’s malt whisky production. Speyside actually falls within the borders of the Highland region, but despite its small size it takes the lion’s share, being responsible for two-thirds of all Scotch malt whisky.
What type of whiskey is Oban?
malt whisky
Oban is an outstanding malt whisky with a signature style that combines the best features of whiskies of the western Highlands and the Islands. For Scotch whisky enthusiasts, its long history adds an additional element of enjoyment.
Is Macallan a Highland or Speyside?
Speyside
Macallan was one of the first Highland distilleries to take out a licence in 1824, since when it has been distilled by generations of craftsman on a small estate over looking the River near Craigellachie in the heart of Speyside.
Is Pure Malt better than Single Malt?
To summarize, the main difference relies on the fact Single Malt Scotch has only one malt, result of a single distillation. Pure Malt has at least four malts. This Scotch is stronger than Pure Malt, but very similar in price.
What does VAT mean in whiskey?
Vatting is the process of combining multiple barrels of whisky together in order to achieve a consistent flavour. All whiskies unless these are explicitly single cask (and even then on occasion*) are the result of vatting.
Is Oban a smoky whiskey?
Lightly smoky on the honeyed, floral nose. Toffee, cereal and a hint of peat. The palate offers initial cooked fruits, becoming spicier.
Is Oban a Highland whisky?
Oban distillery is owned by Diageo. It has only two pot stills, making it one of the smallest in Scotland, producing a whisky that has been described as having a “West Highland” flavour that falls between the dry, smoky style of the Scottish islands and the lighter, sweeter malts of the Highlands.