{"product_id":"oban-11-year-old-the-soul-of-calypso-special-release-2023-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Oban 11 Year Old The Soul of Calypso Special Release 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOban 11 Year Old, The Soul of Calypso, is a cask-strength Highland single malt from Diageo's Special Releases 2023. It was finished in Caribbean pot still rum casks, a first for the distillery, and is bottled at 58% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOban, in the harbour town of the same name on Scotland's west coast, is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland. It distils from 100% malted barley and condenses its spirit in traditional outdoor worm tubs, giving a rich, characterful malt that sits between the Highlands and the islands in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose brings chocolate ice cream, dried mango, gingerbread and spiced apple chutney, with citrus peel, pineapple and papaya. On the palate come vanilla, orange chews, cinnamon and tropical fruit juice, with mango, lychee, salted caramel and lemon bonbons, and the finish brings baking spice and caramel. A few drops of water bring out lime marmalade. Whisky Advocate scored it 90.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a vivid tube with carnival artwork, it is a collectable piece of the Special Releases series and a striking gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaste it neat, then add a little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate ice cream, dried mango, gingerbread and citrus peel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, orange, cinnamon, tropical fruit and salted caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baking spice and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oban (Diageo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Releases 2023, The Soul of Calypso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116 proof (58% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished in Caribbean pot still rum casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat with water on the side. It pairs with tropical fruit, caramel desserts or seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Caribbean pot still rum casks, a first for Oban.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cask strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is bottled at 58% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are worm tubs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional outdoor coiled condensers that give a richer spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023261921589,"sku":"VWS200428482","price":143.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-8193.webp?v=1793653213","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/oban-11-year-old-the-soul-of-calypso-special-release-2023-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}