Sherry-finished whisky fans will want to buy Oban’s newest release

Sherry-finished whisky fans will want to buy Oban’s newest release

It was initially matured in European Oak Butts and American Oak Hogshead Barrels before being finished in finished in Oloroso and Palo Cortado Sherry Casks. The post Sherry-finished whisky fans will want to buy Oban’s newest release appeared first on The Manual.

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2025 Cask Offering Palo Cortado Hogshead (250L) –  £8,000 Our Master Distiller, Brendan McCarron, chose his favourite sherry cask to work with: Palo Cortado. This rare, unusual cask gives a deep and rich flavour, perfect to guide our unique spirit. Bourbon Hogshead (250L) – £7,250 We are using high-quality, heavily charred American White Oak casks that match the spirit character of Benbecula. With only 150 casks available, this is another rare o…

Oban Unveils Limited 15 Year Old Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish

Credit: Diageo Oban Distillery has unveiled the Oban 15 Year Old Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish. The limited-edition expression offers whisky enthusiasts a carefully crafted spirit that marries traditional Scottish distilling methods with Spanish sherry influences. The 15 Year Old is a natural and limited evolution from Oban’s famed 14 Year Old expression.  The new release is bottled at a robust 55.3% ABV and carries a suggested retail price o…