Oban 11 Year Old 'The Soul of Calypso' Special Release 2023 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

Introducing Oban 11 Year Old Special Release 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.

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.

"This whisky has a toasty, sweet, and briny characteristic that is so subtle it could almost be accused of being "sneaky", with a nose that is somewhat richer than the palate. Aromas of pasty dough mix with cooked pear, salty melted butter, and sweet spices. The palate has a creamy, rich entry echoing many of the same elements as the nose, but has more of a spicy bite that mingles with the butterscotch flavors. The brininess sneaks up again right toward the finish, tingling the back of the throat and cutting the sweetness with a faint puff of herbaceous smoke (like smoked rosemary)." - Amanda Schuster, Distiller (94 Points)