Diageo Special Releases 2011

At last the time has come for this year’s Special Releases from Diageo. The line up is more exciting than ever: not only are we blessed with the ever better Port Ellen and Brora and old favourites Lagavulin and Caol Ila but we have a new entry from recently closed Port Dundas, the return of the much missed Rosebank and a surprising performance from Knockando.

For the first time we are offering all seven Special Releases 2011 as a complete set at a very special one-off price. Due to the tiny quantities available of Port Ellen we are only offering it as part of the Special Releases 2011 Complete Set. We are unable to allocate more than one Special Releases 2011 Complete Set per person.

Brora 32 Year Old
This is Diageo’s oldest ever bottling of this closed distillery, at 32 years old and with only 1,404 bottles, less than half the quantity of recent releases it is sure to sell out quickly. A maritime character on the nose – perhaps more so than previous releases, with grapes, wood smoke and sherbet lemon. The palate is drying with a saltiness and notes of icing sugar. The finish is long and had a distinct mintiness with faint smoke lingering. Really rather elegant. £300

Knockando 25 Year Old
Matured in first fill ex-sherry casks, the whisky is unusually rich and deep in flavour. The first limited release from this distillery has less than 4,500 bottles. Not for everyone – this one’s strictly for fans of opulent, bitter sherry aged whisky. Heaps of burnt caramel on the nose, with raisins superseding the toffee notes. This leads to Demerara sugar and red fruits on the palate, with a short espresso like finish.£135

Rosebank 21 Year Old
Gathered from some of the oldest stocks held by the original distillers, Rosebank 21 was aged in a combination of refill American oak and refill European oak casks. The whisky is a testament to the now closed Lowland distillery. Smells of roses! Very light floral nose with citrus fruit complimenting. A silky palate, with peaches and other stone fruit followed by a soft and elegant finish. Astonishing that a whisky of 53.8%ABV could be so light on its feet. £159

Port Dundas 20 Year Old
A first ever single grain Diageo Special Release, this whisky is the sum of just three casks from the closed Glasgow distillery. Cherry and dark chocolate on the nose with an underlying grassy quality. Delicate sweetness dominated by pepper and vanilla. The finish has anise notes with gentle toffee lingering. A dram that grows and grows. £115

Lagavulin 12 Year Old
This is the tenth Special Release 12 year old Lagavulin, and has always been favourite here at Milroy’s, a stunning cask strength reflection of this great distillery. Classic peat on the nose with sweet wood smoke. Intriguing: powerfully herbal with brilliant (but weird) combination of raspberry, meat and herbs. A great dram with plenty more peat and olive oil notes. £62.95

Caol Ila 12 Year Old
This is the sixth un-peated Caol Ila release, and second at twelve years old. A fantastic example of Caol Ila produced in similarly small amounts of around 6,000 bottles.Distinctly Islay but without resorting to any peat influence. Lots of citrus fruit and chlorine on the nose. Creamy palate with buttery rich texture, fresh fruits and vanilla, finished with a slight chocolatiness. £54.95

Port Ellen 32 Year Old
The oldest release of Port Ellen to come from the distillers. Sweet and gentle on the nose with marzipan and quiet smoke. The palate is light and honeyed and does not betray its great age. Pepper and spicy smoke flavours gather pace and escalate to a crescendo then ebb away very, very slowly. Glorious. Best Port Ellen in years.

Available as part of the Special Releases 2011 Complete Set.

Special Releases 2011 Complete Set Only 4 Available!

Seven bottles – including Port Ellen!

Port Ellen 32 Year Old
Brora 32 Year Old
Rosebank 21 Year Old
Port Dundas 20 Year Old
Knockando 25 Year Old
Lagavulin 12 Year Old
Caol Ila 12 Year Old

£1,050

Available for delivery or collection late November 2011.

To place an order please visit www.milroys.co.uk
call Lee on 020 7437 2385
or email Lee.Tomlinson@milroys.co.uk

Milroy’s of Soho
3 Greek Street
London, England W1D 4NX