Oban Old Heart of the Harbour 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

Oban 12 Year Old “Heart of the Harbour”

Step into the maritime spirit of Scotland’s west coast with Oban 12 Year Old Heart of the Harbour — a limited-edition single malt crafted to celebrate the distillery’s seaside heritage. This exceptional release captures the harmony between Highland richness and coastal freshness, delivering a whisky of balance, depth, and character.

🥃 Product Overview
Distilled at the historic Oban Distillery, one of Scotland’s smallest and most storied coastal distilleries, this 12-year-old single malt is matured exclusively in American oak bourbon casks and bottled at 54.7% ABV (cask strength). The whisky embodies the dual nature of Oban’s location — where sea spray meets mountain air — offering a sensory experience that is both warming and invigorating.

🔑 Key Features

• Distillery: Oban Distillery, West Highlands, Scotland

• Age: 12 Years

• Cask Type: American oak ex-bourbon casks

• ABV: 54.7% (Cask Strength)

• Region: West Highland / Coastal

• Style: Rich, maritime single malt

💫 What Makes It Special
Oban 12 Year Old Heart of the Harbour captures the essence of its namesake port town — combining sweetness, sea breeze, and gentle spice. The whisky’s maritime DNA comes through in its salinity and minerality, balanced by warm toffee, ripe stone fruits, and Highland malt richness. Bottled at natural cask strength, it reveals Oban’s full-bodied character and intricate flavor layers with every sip.

🍸 How to Enjoy

• Neat: Best enjoyed in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its maritime aroma and creamy depth.

• With water: A few drops open up notes of citrus, honey, and coastal brine.

• Pairing: Complements smoked salmon, sea salt chocolate, or aged cheddar beautifully.

❓ FAQs

Q: What is the alcohol content?
A: 54.7% ABV, bottled at natural cask strength.

Q: How is it aged?
A: Matured for 12 years in American oak bourbon casks.

Q: What does it taste like?
A: Sweet malt, coastal salt, toffee, citrus zest, and subtle oak spice with a long, warming finish.

Q: Is it limited edition?
A: Yes — part of Oban’s Special Release collection, produced in small quantities.

Q: Where is it made?
A: At the Oban Distillery, nestled between the cliffs and harbor of the town of Oban, Scotland.