Diageo, has announced the launch of its latest annual
collection of Special Releases, which this year are said to celebrate the
journey of Scotch, countries and cultures around the world.
Selected by Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison, this year’s collection which has been dubbed ‘Spirited Xchange’ is comprised of eight rare and collectable single malt Scotch whiskies.
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| The 2023 Diageo Special Releases |
By fusing unique casks which showcase different crafts and
finishes that honour local cultures, Dr. Stuart Morrison has created a collection
of unexplored flavours, which come to life through intricate and alluring pack
designs.
The packaging designs have been illustrated by eight artists across the globe - each one dedicated to the beloved distilleries and the spirits in the collection, creating a powerful storytelling moment.
The Diageo 2023 Special Releases Collection is comprised of:
Mortlach ‘The Katana’s Edge’ (58% ABV)
Finished in
ex-Kanosuke Japanese whisky and ex-Pinot Noir casks
RRP: £250
The Singleton 14 Year Old ‘The Silken Gown’ (55% ABV)
Finished
in Chardonnay de Bourgogne French Oak casks
RRP: £132
Talisker ‘The Wild Explorador’ (59.7% ABV)
Finished in a
combination of White, Tawny and Ruby Port casks
RRP: £120
Lagavulin 12 Year Old ‘The Ink of Legends’ (56.4% ABV)
Finished in Don Julio Añejo Tequila casks
RRP: £155
Roseisle 12 Year Old ‘The Origami Kite’ (56.5% ABV)
Matured
in first-fill Bourbon and refill casks
RRP: £120
Glenkinchie 27 Year Old ‘The Floral Treasure’ (58.3% ABV)
Matured in refill American and European oak barrels and butts
RRP: £340
Oban 11 Year Old ‘The Soul of Calypso’ (58% ABV)
Finished in
Caribbean pot still Rum casks
RRP: £140
Clynelish 10 Year Old ‘The Jazz Crescendo’ (57.5% ABV)
Matured exclusively in ex-bourbon American Oak casks
RRP: £165
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Stuart Morrison, said: "This year, we’re proudly revealing our new series of distillery-first expressions: Spirited Xchange Special Releases 2023. For me, Spirited Xchange is about identifying and celebrating the ideas, flavours, and tastes that surround us each day and inspire our curiosity to create. This collection has given us the opportunity to roam freely through our vast portfolio and experiment with old and new cask types, including various wine and local spirits casks to create eight one-of-a-kind expressions that we've never imagined before."
The 2023 Diageo Special Releases, are now available in limited quantities from malts.com