Oban has always lived between worlds, a distillery perched where sea air meets Highland stone, where smoke whispers instead of shouts. The 2024 Special Release captures that duality beautifully. It feels like walking through a seaside town at dusk: the calm of the harbor, the warmth of old taverns, and the quiet confidence of a whisky shaped by both coastline and mountain spirit.

Oban 10 Year Old 2024 Special Release
Brand: Oban | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 58% | Origin: Highlands, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bright citrus, warm malt, and a gentle wisp of coastal smoke, like stepping into a shoreline bakery where lemon peel and salt breeze mingle in the air.
Palate: Lively, layered, and precise. Waves of orange zest, honeycomb, pepper, and light smoke glide through a sweet–salt balance that only Oban can deliver. There’s a fresh vibrancy that keeps unfolding with every sip.
Finish: Long and glowing. Soft oak, sea-kissed salt, and lingering citrus drift on with a clean, elegant fade.

Production Details:
Oban’s small size allows for rare attention to detail, slow fermentation, copper-rich stills, and maturation shaped by sea air. The 2024 Special Release leans into brighter cask influence, enhancing citrus and malt while preserving the subtle smoke that defines the distillery. It’s a modern expression built on the backbone of classic Oban character.

Perfect For:
A cool evening by the water, watching waves roll in as the sky shifts colors. This is a whisky that thrives in quiet moments where salt air and good company take over.

Expert Notes:
Whisky writers have highlighted this 10-year-old as one of the standout coastal expressions of the 2024 lineup. Its high-strength vitality, clean smoke, and citrus-driven profile offer a fresh take on Oban without losing the distillery’s signature balance.

Customer Reviews:
“Bright, coastal, and dangerously easy to sip. Absolutely nailed it.”
“It tastes like Oban with the brightness turned up. Citrus, salt, and a little smoke.”
“One of the best young Obans I’ve tried. Fresh but still refined.”

Interesting Fact:
Oban is one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries, producing in a footprint so tight that warehouses, streets, and coastlines practically overlap its walls, a unique pressure that shapes its signature coastal profile.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat brings out the citrus and gentle smoke. A few drops of water open up the honeyed sweetness and soften the pepper. Avoid heavy ice; it dampens the lively seaside character.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1794, Oban grew into a distillery before the town formed around it. Wedged between cliffs and harbor, it has spent centuries creating whisky influenced by both Highland tradition and maritime climate. Every bottle expresses that balance, a spirit shaped by stone, sea, and the narrow space where they meet.