Oban Distillery has released ‘Little Curiosities’, a single malt Scotch whisky with a rum cask finish and an illustrated bottle depicting local landmarks. The distillery is launching an interactive scavenger hunt from July 11, timed to coincide with the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race stopping in Oban from July 10-19.
The distillery-exclusive bottle features 10 icons connected to the seaside town, including McCaig’s Tower and the distillery’s 1794 sign. Each symbol references something unique to Oban, with several nods to the distillery’s maritime roots.
Visitors from July to October can collect a map from the distillery and search the town for the featured items. Those who find all 10 icons will receive a complimentary gift. Guests can also buy the bottle alongside a limited-edition whisky glass created to mark the launch.
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READ THE STORYThe whisky is bottled at 57.5% ABV and priced at £220. It is available now at the Oban Distillery retail shop.
The release carries additional significance through the signature of recently retired distillery manager Ronnie Whiteford.
“The distillery’s history is deeply connected to the town,” said Emma Watson, brand home manager at Oban Distillery. “We were established in 1794 so are a core part of the local history. Our latest distillery exclusive Little Curiosities is a great way to remember and share the tales and features which make our hometown so unique. Recently retired Distillery Manager Ronnie Whiteford has also signed the bottle as a nice nod to his time at Oban.”
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According to the official notes from the brand, the whisky shows creamy tropical fruits of guava and papaya on the nose, with sharp blood orange citrus, wildflower honey, and sweet vanilla. The palate offers sweet citrus with hints of bitter grapefruit, while the long finish carries sea salt and black pepper.
To mark the Clipper race, the distillery is running its ‘Oban X Clipper Round the World: Wind, Waves and Whisky Experience’. The full-day experience combines a hands-on sailing trip across Oban’s waters with a guided tour and a tasting of rare whisky drawn straight from the cask.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming people from Oban, tourists, and those here for the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race into the distillery as they set off to explore this small and fascinating part of the world,” Watson said.
Founded in 1794, Oban Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest and smallest working whisky distilleries. Located on Scotland’s west coast, it produces single malt Scotch whisky that balances maritime character with Highland influences.
