Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
- Distillery
- Oban
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.9%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £452.96
- Tasting notes
- Leathery, Old Wood, Smokey, Medicinal, Honey
- Description
- Oban's rare 21-year-old Special Release from 2018, matured in European refill oak butts and bottled at cask strength—a scarce offering from this Highland coastal distillery.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is a 21-year-old single malt from Oban (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 57.9% ABV. Expect richly sweet, intensely smoky and oaky character — leathery, old wood, smokey, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Oban's rare 21-year-old Special Release from 2018, matured in European refill oak butts and bottled at cask strength—a scarce offering from this Highland coastal distillery.
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