Oban 11 Year Old, Diageo Special Release 2023
The Tasting Notes
Tropical notes of sugar cane and mango, which build on Oban’s own clever fusion of the Highland and Island styles.
An oil-smooth texture is accompanied by a joyously sweet, richly fruity and lightly salty taste that dances across the tongue
Finishing with an insistently spicy beat.
Details
Official words (we've not managed a sample yet..):
Introducing Oban 11 Year Old Special Releases 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at natural cask strength - Vivid energy and a vibrant mix of Caribbean cultures collide in a roar of jubilation, amid a euphoric atmosphere. Bright colours burst forth to the parading beat of steel drums. Celebrating the passionate soul of the Caribbean, spinning Soca dancers lift their faces to the tropical sun, exuberant and radiant in the exotic sea air. Inspired by the merging of rhythms in the beating heart of calypso, our Malt Master finished this lively Oban expression in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks. The vibrant combination evokes unexpected tropical notes of sugar cane and mango, which build on Oban’s own clever fusion of the Highland and Island styles. A glint of gold announces the summer sun while the fresh aroma of a sea breeze, backed by notes of citrus and enhanced by hints of tropical fruit and a dry spiciness, quickly brings the carnival closer. On the palate, an oil-smooth texture is accompanied by a joyously sweet, richly fruity and lightly salty taste that dances across the tongue, finishing with an insistently spicy beat.
UNIQUE FEATURES: Distillery-first expression, Oban 11 Year Old features in SPIRITED XCHANGE, a limited edition Single Malt Whisky inspired by the exchange of global craft and culture for Special Releases 2023.
HOW IT’S MADE: A vibrant cacophony of flavours pulsing with hints of tropical fruit and whispers of exotic sea air. Finished in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks.
TASTING NOTES: A bright, lively Oban, retaining the fusion of highland and island styles that defines the distillery character yet skilfully blending in the vivid passions and colours of a rum cask finish.
SERVE: Best served neat, pour 50ml of Oban 11 Year Old in a whisky glass and enjoy.
OCCASION: Oban 11 Year Old is a unique gift that stands out within the Special Releases collection, and is perfect for get-togethers with friends or family.
From the Diageo Special Releases of 2023, Distilled at Oban Distillery
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