Oban "The Soul Of Calypso" 11 Years Old 2023 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Highlands)750 ml) - [WA 90]

Oban "The Soul Of Calypso" 11 Years Old 2023 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky
(Highlands)750 ml) - [WA 90]

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About the whisky:

A vibrant cacophony of flavors pulsing with hints of tropical fruit and whispers of exotic sea air.

Inspired by the merging of rhythms in the beating heart of calypso, our Malt Master finished this lively Oban expression 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.

Bottled at natural cask strength - 116 proof

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Bright, pale sunlight. Nose: A mild and keen nose overall, rich in distillery character. The top notes are clear and faintly maritime, suggesting a sea breeze, seaweed, warm dunes, and a hint of iodine; they are backed by a lemon citrus note and enhanced by sweet-spirited tropical traces of sugar cane and mango learned from the rum finishing casks.

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. A dash of water rounds softens and sweetens, bringing up the oil-smooth citrus character.

Finish: Quite short, finishing spicy and smoothly mouthcooling. A light, lingering, sweet aftertaste becomes more profound and longer if water is added


Awards/Reviews:

90 Points - Whisky Advocate

"Himalayan salt bricks, ground pepper, grapefruit peel, and herbal notes, with a hint of dairy toffee on the nose. Sweet tropical fruit flavors—mango, papaya, and lychee—then salted caramel, lemon bonbons, rich toffee, and long-lasting spice on the finish. Water adds lime marmalade and a more oily texture. There are sufficient Oban signature notes here, but the rum cask finish twists it into exciting new directions."