Oban creates 15YO cask strength for US
Diageo-owned coastal distillery Oban has released a 15-year-old cask strength whisky finished in Sherry casks exclusively for the US market.
Created by Diageo master blender Dr Stuart Morrison, Oban 15-Year-Old Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish is a limited edition single malt finished in Andalusian Sherry casks.
Initially matured in European oak butts and American oak hogshead barrels, the whisky was finished four years in oloroso and Palo Cortado Sherry casks.
The expression displays aromas of dried raisins, orchard fruits, orange ring, and lemon peel, with burnt sugar, cinder toffee, almonds, salinity, and spice on the palate.
Morrison said: “After years of development and refinement, we are proud to welcome Oban 15 Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish. The whisky is born of deliberate care and the passion of Oban’s dedicated distillers.”
The 15-year-old cask strength is offered at 55.3% ABV and is only available in the US at select spirits retailers nationwide, as well as from Reserve Bar and The Bar websites for delivery.
The expression has a suggested retail price of US$150 for a 750ml bottle.
Established in 1794, Oban is one of the oldest and smallest single malt whisky distilleries in Scotland.
Last year, Oban 10-Year-Old Coastal Orchard was released as part of Diageo’s 2024 Special Editions, Spirited Xchange Second Edition.
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