{"product_id":"oban-18-year-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Oban 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOban 18 Year Single Malt is the premium age-stated expression from the West Highland coastal distillery — one of Scotland’s smallest and most geographically constrained distilleries, presenting the distinctive combination of rich Highland fruit character and maritime coastal influence at 18 years of maturation from the town-centre Oban distillery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 18 years Oban’s characteristic combination of rich fruit, honey, and maritime brine has reached full maturity. The distillery’s worm tub condensers produce a heavier, more complex spirit than modern condensers, and at 18 years this character is fully developed. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Oban 18 Year compare to the standard 14 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour additional years of maturation produces significantly more integration, richer fruit and oak development, and a more complex and sustained finish. The 18 Year is a major step up from the 14 Year and one of the finest expressions of Oban’s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Oban 18 Year good value for a West Highland 18-year single malt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Oban is consistently undervalued given its production constraints and quality. The 18-year tends to offer genuine complexity at a competitive price for its age and distillery heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Oban 18 Year compare to the standard 14 Year?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Four additional years produces significantly more integration, richer fruit and oak development, and a more complex and sustained finish. A major step up from the 14 Year.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Oban 18 Year good value for a West Highland 18-year single malt?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — Oban is consistently undervalued given its production constraints and quality.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Oban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903886233671,"sku":"S 088076172494","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/oban-18-year.png?v=1782411919","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/oban-18-year-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}