The Night’s Watch – Oban Bay Reserve

Mid gold color. Orange zest, milk chocolate, gentle peat smoke, apple, pear, lemon, tangerine. Very appealing nose. Again, that classic Oban chocolate-orange thing is front and center, but there’s some extra lactic tang in the finish reminiscent of leesy chardonnay. The finish is strong, with yeasty bread, shortbread, and a drying sensation that invites another sip. Lean and muscular. A little bit plain, but nicely enjoyable.