Oban Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Product Description:

The Oban Distillers Edition is a recurring annual release that showcases a different facet of the classic Oban single malt character. Each year, whisky that has reached the standard maturation profile (akin to the Oban 14 Year Old) undergoes a secondary maturation, or 'finishing', period in specially selected Montilla Fino sherry casks. This double maturation process enhances Oban's signature complex balance of Highland fruit, malt, gentle smoke, and coastal brine with distinctive nutty, fruity, and saline notes imparted by the dry Montilla Fino wood. Each bottling carries specific distillation and bottling years, making it a unique snapshot within this ongoing series.

Tasting Notes (General Profile across Vintages):

• Nose: Builds upon the familiar Oban base of orchard fruits (apple, pear) and sea breeze with added layers from the Montilla Fino cask: distinct notes of green grapes, crushed almonds or walnuts, hints of chamomile, and a crisp, inviting salinity.
• Palate: Creamy and medium-bodied. Flavours of sweet malt, baked apple, and orange zest are elegantly complemented by nutty notes (toasted almond), salted caramel, and hints of white grape or melon. The signature Oban spice and maritime saltiness are often enhanced, creating a delightful interplay between sweet, salty, and fruity elements.
• Finish: Medium to long and characteristically drier than standard Oban, reflecting the Fino influence. Lingering notes of sea salt, toasted nuts, crisp green fruit, gentle spice, and a final whisper of oak and subtle smoke.