Oban "Heart of the Harbour" Aged 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2025 Special Release

Step into the heart of the harbour with this refined coastal malt. The Oban 12 Year Old “Heart of the Harbour” 2025 Special Release embraces the maritime breeze and Highland depths in one glass. Aged for twelve years in American ex-bourbon oak, it’s bottled at cask strength of 54.7% ABV. On the nose, you’ll sense sea spray, salted caramel, lemon zest, and warm toffee; the palate brings creamy vanilla, orchard fruit, gentle oak spice, and coastal brine weaving through. The finish lingers with sea-salt fingers, toasted malt, and a subtle driftwood ember. Balanced and evocative — it’s the seaside in Scotland served neat.

Nose: Sea spray, salted caramel, lemon zest, warm toffee.

Palate: Vanilla cream, orchard apples/pears, gentle oak spice, coastal brine.

Finish: Long and warming; driftwood smoke, toasted malt, sea salt, soft oak.

Pair this whisky with grilled sea bass with a lemon-butter finish to mirror the citrus and maritime character. For dessert, try vanilla bean crème brûlée or salted-caramel tart to echo the toffee and salt interplay. Aged Comté or a smoked Gouda brings out the oak and mellow spice without overpowering the malt’s nuance.