| Rating | 94 |
| Style |
Scotch Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Malt |
| Age Statement | 15 Years |
| Produced In | Scotland |
| ABV | 55.3% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $150.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-08-06 |
Oban 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
A U.S.-only, limited edition release, Oban 15 Year Old Cask Strength arrives with a little more age than the distillery’s flagship offering. Where the latter ages exclusively in ex-bourbon casks, this iteration spends the final four-plus years of maturation in oloroso and Palo Cortado sherry casks. Bottled at cask strength, its nose is deep and sharp — a mix of dried orchard and stone fruits, and savory sherry notes. The proof is intense throughout, while everything present on the nose is amplified on the palate, with the added salinity and smoke.
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