Saturday, 23 August 2025

Oban 13yo Manager’s Dram Sherry Cask

Oban 13yo Manager’s Dram Sherry Cask

Official bottling
Single malt - West Highlands
Bright gold
62% ABV
Dram

Nose: Sandalwood, white pepper, lohan fruit, pears, gooseberries, blackcurrant cordial, toast, autumn leaves, hints of chicken stock. With water, autumn leaves, honey, gooseberries. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, thickens, astringent, cool. 
Tasting:  Bitter sour. Ginseng, walnut skins, lohan fruit, autumn leaves, gooseberries, fresh cut grass, sandalwood, hints of smoke. With water, sea salt, chicken stock, leather, gooseberries. 
Finish: Long. Pears, gooseberries, white grapes, autumn leaves, lemon zest. 

Comments: 

Oof.  Meaty, fruity, grassy, herbal with layers and layers of smokiness. Ware brings out more frightening on the nose but a savoury sweetness on the tongue. Rightly considered one of the best whiskies.

Verdict:

I like this a lot. 



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