Rare Series Release | Scattered Treasures of Scotland

SCATTERED TREASURES OF SCOTLAND

Introducing Rare Series, distinguished Scotch Whiskies of impeccable provenance that tell the story of Scotland’s rich whisky heritage. Drawn from some of the most remarkable and astonishing whiskies within Diageo’s care, Rare Series unearths the scattered treasures of Scotland. Connoisseurs will be taken on a journey across the different whisky styles from all regions of the country, from the Highland heartlands and the rugged northern coast to the windswept shores of Islay and the Isle of Skye. The inaugural chapter opens with five whiskies from five iconic locations, each crafted by original distillers and their successors, with each whisky a precise expression of its distillery’s singular character and distinctive qualities.

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Blair Athol, 1991, Rare Series
A remarkable Blair Athol of robust depth and richness, the first of its kind to be matured in ex-Sherry European oak casks and finished in sweet Pedro Ximenez–seasoned new American oak hogsheads.
CAOL ILA, 1983, RARE SERIES
Our oldest-ever Caol Ila release, matured in American oak casks and married in European oak puncheons, delivering a rounded, powerful yet lyrical flavour that balances intensity with elegance.
CLYNELISH, 1983, RARE SERIES
This Clynelish is an historic small batch which showcases the Highland distillery’s supreme elegance and signature waxy character with fragrant top notes of lavender and rose.
GLENURY ROYAL, 1970, RARE SERIES
A rare survivor from the long-lost ghost distillery, this is the oldest ever Single Malt from Diageo. Matured in American oak hogsheads and married in European oak puncheons, a whisky of supreme majesty is revealed.
TALISKER, 1992, RARE SERIES
This Talisker is a whisky of profound richness, defined by an exceptionally long finish, and is the only expression drawn from an experimental batch, finished for over 20 years in Amoroso-seasoned American oak hogsheads.