Obans new 15-Year Cask Strength finished in Oloroso & Palo Cortado sherry casks is a powerful and sophisticated dram. It brings together the distillerys signature maritime malt with the rich depth and sweet-nutty influence of sherry, at 55.3% ABV. Intense without being overwhelming, its for those who appreciate complexity, cask strength, and the interplay of sea, smoke, and sherry-derived sweetness.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Distillery & Region: Oban, in the Highlands / coastal Highland region of Scotland, established 1794, known for whiskies that balance sea air, malt, and subtle smoke.

• 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.

• ABV / Bottling: Bottled at cask strength, 55.3% ABV (110.6 proof). Natural strength to preserve all nuance.

Tasting Profile

Element Notes 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

• Cheese: Aged Manchego or a nutty, firm cheese like Comt or aged cheddar to complement the nutty sherry and oak tannins.

• Fruit & Nuts: Dried apricots, figs, toasted almondsmirroring the dried fruit sweetness and nutty sherry notes.

• Chocolate: Dark chocolate with orange zest: the citrus peel echoes the orange rind in the whisky, while chocolates richness balances the strength.

• Seafood / Coastal Flavours: Smoked salmon or grilled prawns with a lemon butter sauceplay up Obans maritime salinity and the bright citrus.

• Dessert / Sweet: Cinder toffee, creme brle, 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