Oban Sherry Cask Strength Finish 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Oloroso & Palo Cortado Cask Finish
Oban Sherry Cask Strength Finish 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Oloroso & Palo Cortado Cask Finish
Oban 15 Year Sherry Cask Strength Finish is an exceptional Highland single malt Scotch whisky that exemplifies the distillery's expertise in crafting complex, well-balanced expressions. After maturing for 15 years in oak casks, this whisky undergoes a luxurious finish in sherry-seasoned barrels, specifically ex-Oloroso and Palo Cortado casks. The result is a remarkable marriage of Highland richness and coastal character. Bottled at natural cask strength, it delivers bold flavors with layered nuances of dried fruit, spice, and maritime influence. As part of the prestigious Diageo Special Releases, Oban 15 Year is an exquisite choice for collectors, connoisseurs, and those seeking to savor a truly refined dram.
How to enjoy: Bottled at natural cask strength, this Oban expression is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water
- Size: 750 mL
- Strength: 110.6 proof
- Country: Great Britain
- For those special times when you want to slow down, savor and appreciate the moment
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the whisky lover who already has the everyday staples and would appreciate something more considered on the shelf. Oban's Highland single malt spends 15 years in oak before a finish in ex-Oloroso and Palo Cortado sherry casks, and it is bottled at natural cask strength, 110.6 proof. That combination shows in the glass. Dried figs, raisins and dates lead on the nose with dark chocolate and toasted nuts, then a rich palate of brown sugar, vanilla and caramelized orange peel arrives with cinnamon, clove and a touch of brine. The finish lingers with dried fruit, gentle smoke and salted toffee. As part of the Diageo Special Releases, it suits a milestone birthday, a retirement, or a thank-you to a mentor who collects. Because of its strength, it rewards patience, so it makes a fine gift for someone who likes to sit with a dram, add a few drops of water, and see how it changes over an evening.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate and roasted almonds — The whisky's dark chocolate and toasted nut aromas echo these flavors directly, while its brown sugar sweetness keeps the pairing rich.
- Spiced lamb or venison — Warming cinnamon and clove on the palate, plus a touch of brine, stand up well to deeply savory, spiced game and lamb.
- Milestone birthday celebration — A 15-year cask strength single malt with lingering dried fruit and salted toffee notes feels fitting for marking a significant year.
Questions about this bottle
How is this Oban 15 Year matured and finished?
It matures for 15 years in oak casks, then receives a finish in sherry-seasoned barrels, specifically ex-Oloroso and Palo Cortado casks, which adds dried fruit and spice to Oban's Highland and coastal character.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at natural cask strength, 55.3% ABV or 110.6 proof. That intensity is why the producer suggests enjoying it neat or with a splash of water, which can open up additional layers of sweetness and spice.
What does it taste like?
Expect dried figs, raisins, dates, dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a hint of sea salt on the nose. The palate is rich and full-bodied with brown sugar, vanilla, caramelized orange peel, cinnamon, clove and brine, finishing long with dried fruit, gentle smokiness and salted toffee.
Is this a good gift for a whisky collector?
Yes. It is a 750 mL bottle from the Diageo Special Releases, a 15-year Highland single malt at cask strength, and the record describes it as an exquisite choice for collectors and connoisseurs, ideal for celebrating milestones or gifting a whisky enthusiast.
