Oban 11 Year Old Special Releases 2023

This rum-infused Oban represents one of Diageo's distinguished Special Releases for 2023. Dubbed 'The Soul of Calypso,' it underwent a captivating maturation in Caribbean pot still rum casks before being bottled at a robust 58% ABV. This offering serves as a commendable illustration of a rum cask's influence done with finesse, harmonising splendidly with the coastal and fruity essence of Oban's spirit.

Brand: Oban

Region: Highland

Size: 70cl

ABV: 58.0%

Age: 11 Year Old

Bottling: Distillery Bottling

Limited Edition: Yes

Nose: A mild and fresh nose overall, rich in distillery character. The top notes are fresh and faintly maritime, suggesting a sea breeze, seaweed, warm dunes, and a hint of iodine; they are backed by lemon citrus and enhanced by sweet-spirited tropical traces of sugar cane and mango learned from the rum finishing casks.
Palate: An exceptionally smooth mouthfeel introduces a fruity and citrus sweet, lightly salty taste, again true to the distillery character, balanced here by an insistent yet never overpowering spiciness. A dash of water rounds softens and sweetens, bringing up the oil-smooth citrus character..
Finish: Quite short, finishing spicy and smoothly mouth cooling. A light, lingering, sweet aftertaste becomes more profound and longer if water is added.