Welcome to Oban, on the West Coast of Scotland. OBAN whisky is a combination of West Highland and Island malt styles, reflecting the town's geographical position between the two, as well as its temperate, rainy climate. The distillery, which is one of the oldest in Scotland, can be found on the sea at Oban town. It underwent refurbishment in the 1890's and the present buildings have changed little since that time. During the overhaul, a remnant of Oban Bay's ancient beginnings was revealed when a cave (which has now been resealed) containing Mesolithic human remains was discovered behind the distillery. Over two hundred years ago, the Stevenson brothers who started this place were local entrepreneurs who realised that brewing and distilling were good businesses. From here, they exported local products all over the world. If they'd known how popular OBAN single malt would turn out to be, being businessmen, they might have chosen a different site - the cliffs behind us and the promenade between us and the seafront mean we can't expand our production. However, if we were elsewhere, and we didn't have our famous small stills, then OBAN almost certainly wouldn't have all the characteristics that make it the favourite of so many malt drinkers. Have a look at them, and the rest of the distillery on the virtual tour. You'll almost hear the seagulls and smell the sea air - especially if you have a glass of OBAN to keep you company.

Contact
Stafford St., Oban, Argylshire, Tel: 01631 572 004.