Pre-order: Diageo Special Releases 2020

The wait is over! Diageo’s 2020 Special Releases line-up has been revealed and is now ready to pre-order online with The Whisky Shop.

This year’s releases were inspired by the theme ‘Rare by Nature’ – a throwback to 2019 – and selected by master blender Dr Craig Wilson. The range comprises eight unique and beautifully packaged cask-strength single malt Scotch whiskies sourced from distilleries scattered around Scotland. And as always, it’s almost impossible to pick a favourite!

Whisky fans out there may already know that Diageo’s annual Special Releases don’t hang about for long – act fast to avoid disappointment.

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Singleton 17 Year Old
£110.00

This unusual first-ever exclusively refill cask release of The Singleton Dufftown has been matured for seventeen years in refill American oak hogsheads, to showcase the fresh, spring-like nature of this slowly crafted single malt.

Talisker 8 Year Old
£90.00

This adventurous release of Talisker is the first ever to be finished in pot-still Caribbean rum casks. Expect a great deal of the expected maritime distillery character and a delightful twist of sweetness from the Caribbean rum influence.

Mortlach 21 Year Old
£575.00

This Mortlach was matured for rich distillery character in small batches then carefully finished in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso-seasoned casks to build yet more levels of aroma and taste. A classic example of ‘The Beast of Dufftown’!

Lagavulin 12 Year Old
£125.00

This Lagavulin has been matured in traditional refill American oak casks selected to give a perfect expression of distillery character. Soaring in taste and intensity, the flavour is powerful and assertive yet subtly sweet.

Cardhu 11 Year Old
£85.00

Clean, elegant and perfectly poised, this Cardhu was made in small batches and matured in refill casks, as well as new and ex-bourbon American oak, drawing out tones of floral sweetness and spicy intensity in a playful exchange between wood and whisky.

Cragganmore 20 Year Old
£130.00

A Cragganmore of this age has never been released from the distillery, making this elusive malt a much anticipated expression. This small batch was patiently matured over 20 years in a mix that included new fresh-charred American oak casks. What a treat!

Dalwhinnie 30 Year Old
£550.00

This ultra-rare single vintage Dalwhinnie has an astonishing bright intensity for its age and comes uniquely from refill American oak hogsheads, all of which were casked in 1989. Three decades of maturity have bought a fine elegance to the vibrant distillery character, allowing its moorland aromas to peak. 

Pittyvaich 30 Year Old
£400.00

This elusive 1989 Pittyvaich from the last remaining stocks is the first ever to be finished in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. This finely crafted finishing has brought an exotic, rich vanilla sweetness to the light, creamy, fruity aromas and flavours of a less well known Speyside gem, until now familiar only to a knowledgeable few.

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