Oban 15 Year Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish

A fellow reviewer's assessment was spot on; I wish I had heeded their advice and skipped this. While I enjoy a Sherry bomb, I'd prefer Dewars 15 over this. It's tight, with no discernible age. A little water helps, but neat, it has an unpleasant sulfurous character. I was hoping for an Aberlour A'bunadh experience with evident age, but this isn't it. I'll consume it, but certainly wouldn't repurchase or recommend it. Update: This whiskey is actually dreadful. I keep trying to find something good about it, experimenting with water, and blending it with other sherried whiskies. It consistently ends with a cat pee aroma and is objectively a poor scotch. I would be displeased even at half the price. It makes me question why certain online personalities endorse it (is that person really recommending this?).

Light malt and sherry on the nose. Complex. Malt and a touch of smoke on the palate. Possibly a slight vegetal note. Some pepperiness and burn on the finish. Developed a maple syrup note after adding a few drops of water.

This works very well for me. For a cask strength spirit, it isn't too harsh. It's very sweet on the nose and palate. I detect a lot of caramel and brown sugar. Despite this, it's a well-balanced drink.

A delightful blend of salty, savory, and sweet with hints of raisins, raspberries, salted caramel, apple pie, bergamot, and ginger.

The sherry influence was somewhat less rich and creamy, emphasizing the drier, herbal quality of a sherry. It's nice and full. Distinctive.

Uninspiring. The wine-like quality isn't to my liking.