Diageo, has today announced the
launch of its latest annual collection of Special Releases, which this year have been dubbed the ‘Elusive Expressions’.
This year's collection is said to introduce a legendary world of rare flavours for every Scotch
whisky enthusiast to enjoy - pushing the boundaries of flavour to offer more
rarity, flavour and fantasy.
Hand-selected by Master Blender
Dr. Craig Wilson, this year’s collection is comprised of seven single malt
Scotch whiskies and one single grain Scotch whisky, which have been finished in
a variety of casks, resulting in a depth of complexity and character.
The Diageo 2022 Special Releases Collection:
Refill American oak, virgin tawny port and red muscat-seasoned casks
RRP: £250
American oak ex-bourbon first fill, refill and wine-seasoned casks
RRP: £110
Heavily peated American oak refilled and virgin oak casks
RRP: £135
Refill American & European oak and wine-seasoned casks
RRP: £120
Refill and re-charred American Oak, Jamaican pot still rum-seasoned casks
RRP: £160
Refill and new American oak and amontillado-seasoned casks
RRP: £105
Clynelish 12 Year Old Single Malt (58.5% ABV)
Refill American oak and PX/Oloroso seasoned casks
RRP: £175
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old Single Grain (56.2%
ABV)
Refill American oak casks
RRP: £275
Commenting on the launch, Dr Craig
Wilson, Master Blender at Diageo, said: “Today we reveal and introduce Elusive
Expressions, a boundary-pushing collection with flavours and finishes that
truly redefine what cask-strength whiskies can be. From abundantly rich, to
strikingly rare flavours, each one is vividly bought to life with new energy.
Featuring some of our oldest whisky dynasties, we’ve embraced the flavour
contrasts that exist within the collection, to create an unexpected whisky
experience.”
Refill American oak and PX/Oloroso seasoned casks
RRP: £175
Refill American oak casks
RRP: £275
The Diageo 2022 Special Releases Collection, will be available from specialist retailers and malts.com from October 1st.
Posted by Steve Rush