This Oban Scotch is One of My Favorites. Now It’s Even Better.

Steps away from the craggy shores of western Scotland, the Oban distillery has been producing single malt Scotch since 1794. The quaint two-still operation is one of the oldest distilleries in all of Scotland and among the most traditional whisky producers in all of the world. 

Despite its proud reverence for the past, Oban has found a way to stay very relevant in the modern world. In 2025, the brand launched a 15-year cask strength whisky that spent time aging in barrels seasoned with Palo Cortado sherry.