Oban 11 Year Old the Soul of Calypso (Diageo Special Release 2023)
Oban 11 Year Old The Soul of Calypso is a 2023 Diageo Special Releases Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Oban, bottled at natural cask strength and finished in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks. This 11 year old expression highlights Oban’s coastal Highland character while adding tropical sugar cane and mango accents from its rum-cask finishing.
This Oban expression was released as part of Diageo Special Releases 2023, the “Spirited Xchange” collection. The whisky is 11 years old, bottled at 58% ABV natural cask strength, and finished in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks. The official notes position it as a fusion of Oban’s Highland and Island-influenced coastal style with rum-cask tropical notes.
In the glass it shows a bright pale-sunlight colour. The aroma is mild, keen and coastal, moving through sea breeze, seaweed, warm dunes and iodine before lemon citrus, sugar cane and mango appear from the rum-cask finish. The palate is exceptionally smooth, fruity, citrus-sweet and lightly salty, with steady spice. The finish is quite short, spicy and cooling, with a light sweet aftertaste that lengthens with water.
Serve neat in a whisky glass as recommended by the official Malts page, or add a small splash of water to soften the spice and lengthen the sweet aftertaste. Its Special Releases 2023 identity and bottle-and-box presentation make it suitable for collectors, whisky tastings and thoughtful gifting among single malt drinkers.
Product Highlights
- Diageo Special Releases 2023 “Spirited Xchange” Oban expression.
- 11 year old Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Oban.
- Finished in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks.
- Bottled at natural cask strength of 58% ABV.
Product Information
- Brand: Oban
- Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Highland
- Age: 11 Year Old
- Alcohol: 58%
- Volume: 700ml
Why choose Oban 11 Year Old the Soul of Calypso 2023?
Oban 11 Year Old The Soul of Calypso is worth choosing for its 2023 Special Releases identity, natural cask strength bottling and Caribbean Pot Still rum-cask finish layered over Oban’s coastal Highland character.
Who is Oban 11 Year Old the Soul of Calypso 2023 best for?
Oban 11 Year Old The Soul of Calypso is suited to single malt drinkers who enjoy maritime Highland whisky with citrus sweetness, tropical rum-cask influence and noticeable spice at cask strength.
What is Oban 11 Year Old the Soul of Calypso 2023?
Oban 11 Year Old The Soul of Calypso is a limited Diageo Special Releases 2023 Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Oban. Aged 11 years, bottled at 58% ABV and finished in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks, it combines coastal maritime character with citrus, sugar cane, mango and spice.
What does Oban 11 Year Old the Soul of Calypso 2023 taste like?
Oban 11 Year Old the Soul of Calypso 2023 offers mild and maritime, with sea breeze, seaweed, warm dunes and iodine over lemon citrus, sugar cane and mango, Exceptionally smooth, fruity and citrus-sweet, lightly salty and balanced by steady spiciness, and Quite short, spicy and smoothly cooling, with a light lingering sweet aftertaste that lengthens with water.
How should Oban 11 Year Old the Soul of Calypso 2023 be served?
Serve neat in a whisky glass; add a small splash of water if preferred to soften the spice and bring out the oil-smooth citrus sweetness.
