Oban distillery (/ˈoʊbən/ ⓘ OH-bən;[1] Scottish Gaelic: Taigh-stail an Òbain) is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in the Scottish west coast port of Oban.
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.
[3] The distillery was built in 1794 by the brothers John and Hugh Stevenson and operated by them until 1866, when it was bought by Peter Curnstie.
[4] In 1898, Alexander Edward, who also owned Aultmore Distillery, bought out Higgin company.
In 1997 Guinness, merged with Grand Metropolitan to form Diageo plc,[9] The Oban Distillery is primarily known for its 14-year-old malt, which is marketed as part of Diageo's "Classic Malts Selection" range, launched in 1988.