OBAN 11 Y.O. 'THE SOUL OF CALYPSO' (Cask strength) - Special Release 2023
$200.00
An 11-year-old Oban single malt finished in ex-Caribbean pot still rum casks and bottled as part of Diageo’s Special Releases in 2023. The distillery’s classic character is present, alongside notes of mango, cinnamon, allspice and salted caramel on the palate.
58% Alc./Vol.
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Tasting Notes
On the nose
A mild and fresh nose overall, rich in distillery character. The top notes are fresh and faintly maritime, suggesting a sea breeze, seaweed, warm dunes, and a hint of iodine; they are backed by lemon citrus and enhanced by sweet-spirited tropical traces of sugar cane and mango learned from the rum finishing casks.
On the palate
An exceptionally smooth mouthfeel introduces a fruity and citrus sweet, lightly salty taste, again true to the distillery character, balanced here by an insistent yet never overpowering spiciness.
Product Notes
Part of the Special Releases 2023 'Spirited Xchange' from Diageo, this is the Oban 11 Year Old Single Malt called 'The Soul of Calypso'. This release was inspired by the merging of rhythms in the beating heart of Calypso and was finished in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks. The vibrant combination evokes unexpected tropical notes of sugar cane and mango, which build on Oban’s own clever fusion of the Highland and Island styles. It was bottled at cask strength.