Diageo has announced the US launch of a new limited-edition expression from its Oban Distillery.

Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish (52.1% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky finished in Portuguese Port casks.

This latest release, the second in the brand’s 15 Year Old Cask Finish series, is said to have been inspired by the shared coastal heritage of its namesake town and Porto, Portugal, where centuries of seafaring trade helped shape both ports and their spirits. According to the brand, that spirit of port-to-port exchange makes it a natural complement to Oban’s robust coastal character.

Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish also builds on the shared lineage of Scotch and fortified wines, including Sherry from Spain and Port from Portugal, each shaped by tradition, place and craft.

The bottle artwork for this expression draws on that connection, depicting Oban from the southern side of the bay with McCaig’s Tower and the distillery in view, as seagulls fly homeward, symbolising the journey across the seas.

Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish is said to open with notes of fruity dry white wine, hints of raspberries and vanilla ice cream, alongside Oban’s signature maritime aromas of sea breeze and warm sand on the nose. The palate reveals a soft, creamy texture with honeyed sweetness and juicy red fruit, developing into gentle salinity and peppery spice, before leading to a short to medium, dry finish with lingering white pepper.

Commenting on the launch, Jesse Damashek, Senior Vice President of Whiskey at Diageo, said: “Oban 15 Port Cask Finish is a celebration of the journeys that have always defined our distillery and many others around the world. By bringing together Oban’s coastal roots and the deep, sweet influence of American oak Ruby Port casks, we’ve created a whisky that remains true to our character while offering something layered, expressive and deeply rewarding to savour.”

Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish is now available from select specialist retailers in the US for a RRP of $130.