Oban 15 Year Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky Oloroso & Palo Cortado Cask Finish
$86.96
Oban’s new 15-Year Cask Strength finished in Oloroso & Palo Cortado sherry casks is a powerful and sophisticated dram. It brings together the distillery’s signature maritime malt with the rich depth and sweet-nutty influence of sherry, at 55.3% ABV. Intense without being overwhelming, it’s for those who appreciate complexity, cask strength, and the interplay of sea, smoke, and sherry-derived sweetness.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Distillery & Region: Oban, in the Highlands / coastal Highland region of Scotland, established 1794, known for whiskies that balance sea air, malt, and subtle smoke.
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Maturation & Finish: Initially matured for over a decade in refill casks. Then, carefully finished for four years in hand-selected Oloroso and Palo Cortado sherry casks from Andalusia.
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ABV / Bottling: Bottled at cask strength, 55.3% ABV (≈110.6 proof). Natural strength to preserve all nuance.
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
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| Colour / Appearance | Rich amber with deep golden hues, a gloss from the sherry-oak influence. |
| Nose / Aroma | Dried raisins, orchard fruits; charred orange rind, lemon peel; burnt sugar, cinder toffee; slight almond notes; coastal salinity. |
| Palate / Taste | Full-bodied: vanilla, warm spice, pepper; rich sweetness from the sherry (burnt sugar / toffee); tannins & oak influence; touches of maritime salt; dried fruit character. |
| Finish | Long, lingering: brown sugar, European oak tannins, sweet dried fruit, and a mild drying spice; warmth from high strength, but with balance. |
Food Pairings
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Cheese: Aged Manchego or a nutty, firm cheese like Comté or aged cheddar to complement the nutty sherry and oak tannins.
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Fruit & Nuts: Dried apricots, figs, toasted almonds—mirroring the dried fruit sweetness and nutty sherry notes.
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Chocolate: Dark chocolate with orange zest: the citrus peel echoes the orange rind in the whisky, while chocolate’s richness balances the strength.
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Seafood / Coastal Flavours: Smoked salmon or grilled prawns with a lemon butter sauce—play up Oban’s maritime salinity and the bright citrus.
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Dessert / Sweet: Cinder toffee, creme brûlée, or treacle pudding: sweetness, caramel, and burnt sugar match well with the sherry influence and oak spice.
Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Oban 15 Year Old Cask Strength – Oloroso & Palo Cortado Finish |
| Distillery / Region | Oban, West Highlands (coastal Highland) |
| Age / Finish | 15 years; final finish ~4 years in Oloroso & Palo Cortado sherry casks |
| ABV | 55.3% (Cask Strength) |
| Character / Style | Rich sherry finish (sweet, nutty, dried fruits), maritime salt, citrus rind, spice & oak tannin, full-bodied yet balanced |
| Suggested Audience | Fans of sherried whisky; cask-strength seekers; whisky drinkers who enjoy both sweetness and maritime / oak complexity |
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