Oban - 10YO, Coastal Orchard, Diageo Special Releases 2024, 58%

Oban

Type- Single Malt Whisky
Age- 10YO
Bottled- 2024
Cask Type- Refill + Charred American Oak Oloroso Finish
Strength- 58% vol
Content- 700 ml

Diageo Special Releases 2024

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Online Tasting note for reference

Nose- light and seemingly high-pitched, with something in between pine needles and white flowers. Green apple, along with grassy notes and lemon. Salty sea air comes out, with a light hint of mustard. Green oak spice (nutmeg and pepper) adds to the sharpness.

Mouth- a layer of sweet fruits (tart apples, stewed peaches, sultanas), but pungent spice quickly overshadows the fruitiness. Ginger, white pepper and quite some salty notes again. Then firm peppermint and almost a rye element as well. More floral notes. There’s a hint of salted caramel and walnuts underneath, but it’s less sherried than I expected.

Finish- medium length, with more oak spice, a bit of peppery heat and citrus.