Oban 15 Year Old Port Cask Finish 104.2 Proof (2026 Release)

A striking and highly distinctive release, Oban’s 15 Year Old Port Cask Finish captures the distillery’s coastal Highland-Island duality while layering in a luxurious, wine-driven richness. The nose is immediately expressive, offering aromas of stewed red fruits, dried cherries, and orange peel, intertwined with maritime salinity and a gentle thread of smoke. Subtle hints of toasted oak and spice provide further depth.

On the palate, the whisky is medium to full-bodied, with an elegant interplay between sweet and savory elements. The Port cask influence is pronounced yet well-integrated, delivering notes of ripe berries, fig, and plum alongside Oban’s classic honeyed malt, brine, and soft peat smoke. A touch of dark chocolate and warming spice emerges with time, adding complexity and balance.

The finish is long and evolving, carrying forward the red fruit sweetness, coastal minerality, and a lingering whisper of smoke and oak spice. The American oak Port casks lend a polished, slightly sweeter edge without overshadowing the distillery’s inherent character.

A beautifully composed and limited offering, this release showcases Oban’s versatility while remaining firmly rooted in its maritime identity.