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Oban Special Release
Single malt Scotch whisky from Oban, Highland. Released as part of Diageo's annual Special Releases collection of cask strength single malts, announced each year between late August and October.
| Distillery | Oban, Highland, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Strength | 54.7% ABV 54.7% to 58% across 5 editions |
| Age | 10 to 12 years |
| Casks | bourbonLists: Bourbon cask |
| Style | Single malt Scotch whisky |
| Release type | Special releases |
| Bottler | Diageo |
| Last edition | 2025 Heart of the Harbour 12 Year Old, 1 October 2025 |
| Last stated price | $150 |
Stock sheet
3 of 3 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SipWhiskeyUS | Oban Heart of the Harbor 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky Special Release 2025 | $126.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | SipWhiskeyUS | Oban Special Release 2024 | $119.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 003 | Dram StreetUS | Oban Heart of the Harbor 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky Special Release 2025 | $126.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Oban Special Release edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2025 Heart of the Harbour 12 Year Old | 1 October 2025 | 54.7% ABV | $150 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | 2024 Coastal Orchard 10 Year Old | 7 October 2024 | 58% ABV | $120 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | 2023 The Soul of Calypso 11 Year Old | 18 September 2023 | 58% ABV | $140 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | 2022 10 Year Old | 29 September 2022 | 57.1% ABV | $110 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | 2021 12 Year Old | 30 September 2021 | 56.2% ABV | $115 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 3 listings at 2 shops, 3 in stock and 0 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Oban Special Release release?
- Going by past dates, around September 2027: the last 5 editions came out in October 2025, October 2024, September 2023 and September 2022. Nothing on this page is an announcement unless a source says so.
- How much does Oban Special Release cost?
- The last stated price was $150. Shops list it from $119.99 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- No 2026 edition is in the sources here. The last one came out on 1 October 2025.
- When did past editions come out?
- 2025 Heart of the Harbour 12 Year Old on 1 October 2025, 2024 Coastal Orchard 10 Year Old on 7 October 2024, 2023 The Soul of Calypso 11 Year Old on 18 September 2023, 2022 10 Year Old on 29 September 2022 and 2021 12 Year Old on 30 September 2021.
- Where is Oban Special Release in stock?
- SipWhiskey and Dram Street, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Highland
Other limited Highland lines.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Cù Bòcan CreationTomatin · Highland | No age statement · 46% ABV | 12 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | Glengoyne Teapot DramGlengoyne · Highland | No age statement · 59.2% ABV | 8 October 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 003 | Clynelish Special ReleaseClynelish · Highland | 10 to 18 years · 51.6% ABV | 10 October 2025 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | The Singleton of Glen Ord Special ReleaseGlen Ord · Highland | 14 to 17 years · 56.2% ABV | 10 October 2025 | October 2026 Late | In stock 1 shop |
| 005 | Glenmorangie A Tale ofGlenmorangie · Highland | No age statement · 46% ABV | 2 September 2025 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 006 | Brora (official Diageo releases)Brora · Highland | 39 to 44 years · 49.1% ABV | 3 July 2024 | No estimate | Not listed |
Other special releases from Scotland
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Glenfarclas Family CasksGlenfarclas · Speyside | 16 to 19 years · 59.2% ABV | November 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special ReleaseLagavulin · Islay | 12 years · 56.5% ABV | 10 October 2025 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 003 | Talisker Special ReleaseTalisker · Islands | 8 to 14 years · 53.9% ABV | 10 October 2025 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 004 | Ardbeg AnthologyArdbeg · Islay | 13 to 15 years · 46% ABV | August 2025 | August 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
Sources
- First Look: Diageo's 2025 Special Releases Collection: Horizons Unbound, Whisky Advocate
- A Look at Diageo's 2024 Special Releases Collection, Whisky Advocate
- Diageo Unveils Its Special Releases Collection for 2023, Whisky Advocate
- Diageo Reveals the 2022 Special Releases, Dubbed the Elusive Expressions, Whisky Advocate
- Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Diageo Special Releases, Whisky Advocate
- Review | Diageo Special Releases 2025: Horizons Unbound, Whisky for Everyone
- Oban heart of the harbor single malt whisky special releases 2025, malts.com
- greatdrams.com, greatdrams.com
- Oban Coastal Orchard, malts.com
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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