Oban Single Malt Scotch Natural Cask Strength Special Release 2024 10 Year Whiskey
Oban Single Malt Scotch Natural Cask Strength Special Release 2024 10 Year Whiskey
Oban’s 2024 Special Release is a stunning testament to the distillery's unique coastal heritage, beautifully marrying the vibrancy of the orchard with the bracing freshness of the sea. This 10-year-old expression, at a robust 116 proof, reveals the enchanting interplay of aromatic blooms and oceanic influence. Finished in charred American oak barrels seasoned with Oloroso sherry, it showcases a delightful complexity that embodies the essence of Oban. The result is a limited edition whiskey that captures the spirit of the region, perfect for those seeking a rich and aromatic tasting experience.
How to enjoy: Spectacular when enjoyed neat, or on the rocks
- Size: 750 mL
- Strength: 116 proof
- Country: Great Britain
- One limited edition cask-strength 750 mL bottle of Oban Coastal Orchard 10 Year Old Special Release 2024 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Presented in a limited edition collectable carton decorated with abstract sea spray and florals as captured through glass, revealing a coastal orchard which echoes the spirit of the coastal town of Oban
- Savor with friends at the end of a special dinner by the coast
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A bottle that tastes of its place makes a thoughtful gift, and this 2024 Special Release from Oban Distillery pairs orchard fruit with the salt air of the Western Highlands coast. It is bottled at cask strength, 58 percent ABV, after ten years, with a finish in charred American oak barrels seasoned with Oloroso sherry. It opens with sweet-spiced apple, sea-salted vanilla and florals, then fills the palate with baked apple, poached pear and fresh peach. A long, warming finish of nutmeg, cinnamon and gentle salinity follows. It suits the Scotch lover who enjoys coastal single malts and would appreciate a limited edition, or a friend marking a promotion, a milestone birthday or a retirement. The collectable carton, decorated with abstract sea spray and florals, makes it feel considered before it is even opened. Suggest they pour it neat first, then try it over a large ice cube to watch the fruit and spice unfold.
Pairs well with
- Seared scallops at a coastal dinner — The whisky's gentle brininess and sea-salted vanilla echo the sweetness and salinity of seared shellfish at the end of a special meal.
- Warm apple tart with cinnamon — Baked apple, poached pear and lingering nutmeg and cinnamon on the palate mirror the spiced fruit of the dessert.
- Promotion or retirement celebration — A limited edition cask-strength release in a collectable carton marks a milestone with a bottle whose orchard fruit and coastal spice are meant to be savored slowly.
Questions about this bottle
How strong is this Oban Special Release?
It is bottled at cask strength, 58 percent ABV or 116 proof. The higher strength carries a lot of flavor, so many drinkers enjoy it neat first and then over a large ice cube for a softer, more gradually opening experience.
What casks shape the flavor of this whisky?
This 10 year old single malt is finished in charred American oak barrels seasoned with Oloroso sherry. That finish sits alongside the distillery's coastal character, adding depth to the orchard fruit, vanilla and baking spice notes.
What does it taste like?
Expect sweet-spiced apple, sea-salted vanilla and florals on the nose, with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. The palate brings baked apple, poached pear and fresh peach balanced by gentle brininess, and the finish is long and warming with lingering spice, salt and subtle oak.
Is it a good choice for a gift?
Yes. It is a limited edition 750 mL bottle from Oban's 2024 Special Release, presented in a collectable carton decorated with abstract sea spray and florals that evoke a coastal orchard. It suits a single malt enthusiast or a special occasion.
