Oban 15 Year Port Cask Finish is a limited annual release from one of Scotland’s oldest and smallest distilleries — the standard 15-year Western Highland spirit given a secondary maturation in port casks, adding a dark berry sweetness and rich wine character to the distillery’s signature coastal salt, heather, and light smoke profile.
Oban Distillery was founded in 1794 and is physically constrained by the town of Oban on three sides and sea cliffs on the fourth, making expansion impossible and production inherently limited. The port cask finish adds complexity beyond the standard expressions — dark fruit and wine sweetness complementing rather than overwriting the maritime character that makes Oban distinctive among Highland distilleries. Browse the full Oban collection at Wooden Cork.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Coastal and fruited — sea salt, dark berry, heather, light smoke, and vanilla
- Palate: Rich and layered — port-cask dark fruit, coastal brine, malt sweetness, and warming spice
- Finish: Long and complex with lingering port sweetness, coastal smoke, and dried fruit
Specs
- Distillery: Oban Distillery, Oban, Western Highlands, Scotland (est. 1794)
- Style: Western Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Port Cask Finish
- Age: 15 years
- Finish: Port casks
- Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Port Cask Finish differ from the standard Oban 14 Year?
The 14 Year uses refill American and European oak without any secondary cask finish. The 15 Year Port Cask Finish adds a secondary maturation in port casks — imparting dark berry sweetness and wine richness that adds a new dimension to the coastal Oban character without replacing it.
Is the 15 Year Port Cask Finish widely available?
It is a limited annual release — not a core range expression. Available while stock lasts. Order online with fast shipping.
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