OBAN 10YO SPECIAL RELEASE 2022 70 CL

New Oban bottlings don't come along very long and this release as part of the Diageo Special Releases 2022 is a bit different to most. Matured initially in refill and new-American-oak casks, it is then further aged in amontillado sherry casks. The result is an elegant sherry-forward, dried and fresh fruit layer that complements Oban's orangey distillery character.

• NOSE

  Apples, oranges and sultanas at first, with hints of spice. The sultana notes build but never overpower. Creaminess develops, dusted with lemon zest and a little brown sugar. Toffee and milk-chocolate notes emerge from the depths and crunchy pear sits around the edges.

• PALATE

  Apples, pears and cream lead to milk chocolate and orange fondant. Soft toffee and a grind of black pepper grow in intensity, with pear, a pinch of chilli heat and green-capsicum flavour. Dark-chocolate and plum notes notes develop with a touch of sweet liquorice.

• FINISH

  Chilli spice tingles and fades to reveal wine-poached pears and crunchy apples.