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Introducing
Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a
Limited-Edition Maritime Journey.
New for the the US market, Oban Aged
15 Years Port Cask Finish is said to
marry Coastal Salinity from the Western
Highlands of Scotland with Red Fruit
Richness from Portuguese Port Casks.
The Oban Distillery—one of the oldest
and smallest distilleries in
Scotland—has been making Single Malt
Whisky since 1794. Located in the heart
of the town that grew up around it, Oban
was founded by brothers Hugh & John
Stevenson. Made by a small group of
artisans, Oban is distilled in tiny
lantern-shaped copper pot stills, which
are among the smallest in Scotland. This
results in a truly balanced, extremely
smooth whisky. Situated on a little bay
between the West Highlands and the
Islands, a mild maritime climate with a
background of heather and peat is
perfectly echoed in the malt whisky
produced at Oban.
The new Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask
Finish is said to embrace the coastal
character of the harbour town of Oban
with red fruit notes derived from
Portuguese port casks for an intricate,
dry finish. Following the reception of
Oban 15 Cask Strength Sherry Cask
Finish, this marks the second release
for the brand's exclusive 15-Year-Old
cask-finished series, continuing an
exploration of how fortified wine casks
can complement and elevate Oban's
signature character.
Oban 15 Port Cask Finish was inspired by
the shared coastal heritage of its
namesake town and Porto, Portugal, where
centuries of seafaring trade shaped both
ports and their spirits. Long ago, the
sea carved Oban's "Little Bay of Caves,"
and brave ships brought stone and slate
to build the distillery and its harbour
town, later carrying Oban Whisky to the
world. Across the Atlantic, Porto
emerged as the historic home of Port
wine, a fortified wine prized for its
rich red fruit depth and long ocean
journeys. That spirit of port-to-port
exchange makes it a natural complement
to Oban's robust coastal character. As
the second release in Oban's 15-Year
cask-finished series, this expression
builds on the shared lineage of Scotch
and fortified wines, including Sherry
from Spain and Port from Portugal, each
shaped by tradition, place, and craft.
The bottle artwork for this expression
draws on that connection, depicting Oban
from the south of the bay with McCaig's
Tower and the distillery in view, as
seagulls fly homeward, symbolizing the
journey across the seas.
"Oban 15 Port Cask Finish is a
celebration of the journeys that have
always defined our distillery and many
others around the world," said Jesse
Damashek, Senior Vice President of
Whiskey at DIAGEO. "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 savour."
Tucked away in the Western Highlands of
Scotland, Oban Distillery and its seven
artisans ensure its small-still
tradition is present in every
expression, preserving a whisky style
that reflects both its environment and
its refined craftmanship. Oban 15 Port
Cask Finish spent its maturation journey
in American Oak Hogsheads before being
finished in carefully selected, 100%
American Oak Port casks. On the nose, it
is sad to open with fruity dry white
wine, hints of raspberries and vanilla
ice cream, alongside Oban's signature
maritime notes of sea breeze and warm
sand, while the palate reveals a soft,
creamy-smooth texture with honeyed
sweetness and juicy red fruit,
developing into gentle salinity and
peppery spice and leading to a short to
medium, dry finish with lingering white
pepper.
"Finishing this Oban in Port casks helps
bring together delicious bright red
fruit notes with lusciously sweet and
spicy flavours," said Dr. Stuart
Morrison, Diageo Master Blender. "The
casks complement the maritime notes of
Oban's distillery character, giving us a
wonderfully mellow and well-balanced
Single Malt."
This limited-edition bottle is an
exclusive release available for a
limited time at select US spirits
retailers nationwide, with a suggested
retail price of $130 bottled at 750mL.
Visit malts.com to find stores where
Oban 15 Port Cask Finish is available
near you.
Oban 15 Year Old Port Cask Finish Single
Malt Scotch Whisky has been bottled at
what should be a flavoursome 52.1% ABV.
The Oban Distillery—one of the oldest
and smallest distilleries in
Scotland—has been making fine Single
Malt Whisky since 1794. Located in the
heart of the town that grew up around
it, Oban was founded by brothers Hugh &
John Stevenson. Made by a small group of
artisans, Oban is distilled in tiny
lantern-shaped copper pot stills, which
are among the smallest in Scotland. This
results in a truly balanced, extremely
smooth whisky. Situated on a little bay
between the West Highlands and the
Islands, a mild maritime climate with a
background of heather and peat is
perfectly echoed in the malt whisky
produced at Oban.
You will find also find current
Obancore whisky range available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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