Oban is a great whisky brand for fans of both smoky island whiskies and softer Highland expressions. Recently, the iconic brand announced the launch of its newest expression: a 15-year-old single malt finished in casks that previously held port wine.
Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish
The second release from the brand’s 15-year-old cask-finished series, Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish, is first aged in American oak Hogsheads before being finished in hand-picked 100% American Oak Port casks. According to Oban, the result is an epic, balanced whisky filled with flavors like dry white wines, raspberries, vanilla ice cream, sea salt, honey, red fruit, salted caramel, cracked black pepper, and a memorable, dry finish.
“Oban 15 Port Cask Finish is a celebration of the journeys that have always defined our distillery and many others around the world,” Jesse Damashek, Senior Vice President of Whiskey at Diageo, says.
“By bringing together Oban’s coastal roots and the deep, sweet influence of American Oak Ruby Port casks, we’ve created a whisky that remains true to our character while offering something layered, expressive, and deeply rewarding to savor.”
Where can I buy it?
If you didn’t know it already, Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish and all of the brand’s cask-finished series expressions are only available in limited release. If you want to add a bottle of this special release, you can find one at select whisky retailers throughout the US for a limited time for the suggested retail price of $130 for a 750ml bottle. For more information about this and all of Oban’s whiskies, visit malts.com.
