Oban Special Release 2023

Product Description 

Oban Special Release 2023 is a vivid celebration of the distillery’s coastal heritage, capturing the bright, windswept character of the Western Highlands with a bold, contemporary twist. This limited edition layers fresh maritime notes with lively citrus, soft orchard fruit and warm spice, creating a whisky that feels both adventurous and unmistakably Oban. Its smooth malt core is lifted by sea‑salt freshness and subtle sweetness, offering a dynamic profile that unfolds gradually with every sip. Crafted for collectors and enthusiasts alike, it stands as a modern expression of Oban’s coastal spirit, vibrant, expressive and deeply evocative of its rugged shoreline home.

Highlights

• Limited annual release offering a unique, contemporary take on Oban’s coastal style.
• Bright maritime character delivering freshness, sea‑salt warmth and gentle smoke.
• Fruit‑forward profile with citrus, orchard fruit and subtle sweetness.
• Layered complexity suited to slow sipping and thoughtful appreciation.
• Collector’s edition presented with striking packaging and distinctive distillery craft.
• Special release from 2023. 
  
• Natural cask strength. 
• Highland region. 
• Limited edition release. 
• Aged for 11 years. 
• 70cl bottle size.
• 58% ABV.

Serving Instructions

Enjoy neat to appreciate its full coastal brightness and layered fruit. A splash of water opens the citrus, softens the spice and reveals the whisky’s gentle maritime depth. Best savoured in a wide glass to let the aroma unfold.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh citrus, sea breeze and soft orchard fruit with a hint of spice.

Palate: Bright fruit, coastal saltiness and warm spice balanced by Oban’s smooth malt character.

Finish: Long, clean and lightly spiced with a lingering maritime freshness.