OBAN DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
The Explorer's Dram: A One‑Hour Small‑Batch Whisky Tasting in Oban
A one-hour tasting in Oban run by Ooshka Bar that presents four small-batch, limited‑release or age‑statement drams; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
The Explorer's Dram: A One‑Hour Small‑Batch Whisky Tasting in Oban.
In Oban, this premium tasting focuses squarely on Scotland’s small-team, independent distillers and bottlers. Over a concentrated hour you sample four unique small‑batch drams — including limited releases and age statements — while hearing the stories and methods that set these bottlings apart.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four small‑batch drams, curated
The tasting comprises four distinct drams drawn from small‑batch, independent producers — limited releases and age‑statement bottlings you’re unlikely to have tried before.
Focus on independent distilleries and bottlers
Unlike broader whisky experiences, this tasting concentrates on small‑team producers and independent bottlers, with narration that explains each producer’s methods and backstory.
A concise, premium hour
Designed as a compact, premium session, the experience delivers concentrated tasting and context in roughly one hour.
What the day feels like
What the tasting feels like
The session is a guided, one‑hour tasting that leads you through four carefully selected drams while unpacking the stories and production choices behind each bottle — ideal for whisky drinkers seeking small‑batch and limited bottlings.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tasting is approximately 1 hour.
Original photo ID is required for anyone who appears under 25; photographs of ID are not accepted. Accepted identification must bear the holder’s photograph, date of birth, and either a holographic mark or an ultraviolet feature.
Guests meet at Lulu Lounge, The Perle Hotel, Station Road, Oban, PA34 5RT.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tasting?
The tasting lasts approximately one hour.
How many whiskies will we sample?
You will sample four drams of small‑batch whisky, including limited releases and age‑statement bottlings.
What ID do I need to bring?
Original photo ID is required for guests who look under 25; photographs are not accepted. The ID must show a photograph, date of birth, and either a holographic mark or ultraviolet feature.
Is there an age minimum?
Yes. All participants must be aged 18 or older and able to provide valid photo identification on request.
Who operates the tasting?
The experience is operated by Ooshka Bar.