Oban Exclusive Release Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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| Management number | 253636991 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$45.15 | Model Number | 253636991 | ||
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Scotland’s rugged western shores harbor a remarkably small operation producing an undeniably outsized impact on the evolving global whisky landscape today. Oban operates with merely seven artisans orchestrating the entire distillation. This fifteen-year-old single malt completely sidesteps predictable sherry maturation. Instead, it embarks on a secondary slumber within American oak ruby port casks sourced directly from Portugal. The resulting liquid possesses a magnificent tension. Briny coastal funk wrestles beautifully with saturated red fruits.
Bottled at a formidable 104.2 proof, this dynamic spirit carries immense weight and fascinating textural complexity across the palate. Standard releases from this facility often lean heavily into delicate citrus and faint smoke. However, the ruby port influence forcefully pivots the overall profile toward significantly darker, brooding territories that command your immediate attention and respect. You immediately notice the opulent viscosity. Elevated alcohol content acts as a crucial catalyst here. It magnifies jammy berry notes without obliterating the signature maritime salinity.
Collectors will undoubtedly flock to this sophomore entry in the distillery's highly anticipated annual cask-finished series. The liquid initially spent fifteen years resting quietly inside traditional American oak hogsheads before encountering the rich ruby port vessels. That patient primary maturation established a remarkably solid, honeyed foundation perfectly primed for the vibrant Portuguese fortified wine intervention. Finding a bottle requires some serious diligence. Securing this release means acquiring a genuine piece of Highland innovation that brilliantly bridges traditional Scottish distillation with robust Iberian wine heritage.
- Aged 15 years in traditional American oak hogsheads
- Finished in 100% American oak ruby port casks
- Bottled at a robust 104.2 proof (52.1% ABV)
- Limited US-exclusive release
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