Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 57.5%
Bottled for the 2021 batch of Diageo's annual Special Releases, this 12-year-old Oban has been bottled from ex-bourbon and refill casks, which confusingly Diageo have described as non-traditional despite those two categories being probably the most traditional casks imaginable.
Researching further, we discover that the casks were in fact 'freshly-charred', in other words, recharred - a relatively modern practice that is rapidly becoming industry standard, particularly for Diageo.
This 12-year-old cask strength Oban should nonetheless be a high quality dram, with the official tasting notes mentioning coastal seaweed and saline notes, fruit and peppery spices.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Oban |
| Bottler |
Distillery |
| Series |
Special Releases 2021 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Highland |
| Bottling Year | 2021 |
| Age | 12 |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Cask Type | Ex-Bourbon & Refill Casks |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 56.2% |
| Pre-Owned |
No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
An original Oban from non- traditional casks that has a great deal to say for itself as it skilfully entwines the lighter and darker traits of this famous bridge between the Highland and Island styles of single malt.