Oban Bay Reserve The Night's Watch is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky produced at Oban Distillery and released in fall 2018 as part of an eight-bottle limited-edition collaboration between Diageo and HBO to mark the final season of Game of Thrones. It is a no-age-statement expression matured in a combination of refill and double-charred ex-bourbon casks plus European oak, and bottled at 43% ABV. The original MSRP was around $63-70 per 750ml, though secondary market prices are considerably higher due to the bottle's discontinued status.
The arrival feels slightly thin, but at the same time it has a waxen quality to it which coats the mouth nicely. Malts are up first – golden and gentle toasted. Then, a more darker fruit complement – blackberries and blackcurrants with cocoa powder and peppy spicing – cloves and cinnamon.