{"product_id":"oban-26-year-1996-prima-ultima-single-malt-scotch-whiskey-700ml","title":"Oban 26 Year 1996 Prima \u0026 Ultima Single Malt Scotch Whiskey (700 mL)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"65\"\u003eThe final 1996 Oban release is a truly unique and distinguished expression, offering a firmer backbone than typically found in this storied distillery’s whiskies. A rarity at Oban, the refill European oak cask imparts a distinct dry maritime character, layered with vibrant peppery spice. This marks Oban’s debut in the prestigious Prima \u0026amp; Ultima collection, coinciding with the distillery’s remarkable achievement of winning the highly competitive Managers Dram competition a record three times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"569\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with copper highlights. Excellent beading, good legs, and a medium body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"696\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow and subtly dry with a light prickle. Initial hints of medicinal notes and moss, with a faint touch of grapefruit, evolve into delicate oiliness. Beneath, there’s a whisper of sweet toffee and a trace of fragrant smoke. A drop of water enhances the toffee notes and introduces a soft balsa wood aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and lightly waxy in texture. It starts with an unexpected sweetness and crisp apple notes before swiftly turning dry and chili-pepper spicy. A hint of toffee apple with caramelized edges lingers. Adding water brings out the sweetness and tempers the spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with a bold spicy kick, followed by a cooling yet lingering Szechuan pepper heat. A touch of water reveals a gentle sweetness with a subtle saltiness, while the spice softens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40232923955329,"sku":"","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/4967\/3089\/files\/oban-26-year-1996-prima-ultima-single-malt-scotch-whiskey-700-ml-keg-n-bottle-284333.jpg?v=1741196195","url":"https:\/\/kegnbottle.com\/products\/oban-26-year-1996-prima-ultima-single-malt-scotch-whiskey-700ml","provider":"Keg N Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}