{"id":31631,"date":"2018-04-16T10:12:15","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T09:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=31631"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:27:03","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:27:03","slug":"diageo-reveals-2018-scotch-whisky-special-releases-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/diageo-reveals-2018-scotch-whisky-special-releases-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Diageo reveals its 2018 Scotch Whisky Special Releases Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eagerly anticipated worldwide by whisky enthusiasts, the limited edition natural cask strength bottlings are meticulously selected each year by Diageo’s skilled blending team, to form a rare and sought after collection.<\/p>\n

The Special Releases collection encompasses some of the rarest and oldest whiskies from classic, lesser known and often closed distilleries. Each whisky within the range offers complex flavours of the highest quality, representing a fragment of Scotch Whisky history.<\/p>\n

Donald Colville, Diageo\u2019s Global Malts Ambassador, said: \u201cThe Special Releases launch is a highlight in our whisky calendar year. It\u2019s a collection that allows both knowledgeable whisky fans and those new to Scotch to hunt out truly unique limited editions. The range delivers memorable taste experiences unlike any other and the exceptional variety and quality of whiskies in this year\u2019s collection will not disappoint.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2018 Special Releases Collection features:<\/strong><\/p>\n

CARSEBRIDGE 48 year old<\/p>\n

CAOL ILA UNPEATED 15 year old<\/p>\n

CAOL ILA 35 year old<\/p>\n

INCHGOWER 27 year old<\/p>\n

LAGAVULIN 12 year old<\/p>\n

OBAN 21 year old<\/p>\n

PITTYVAICH 28 year old<\/p>\n

THE SINGLETON OF GLEN ORD 14 year old<\/p>\n

TALISKER 8 year old<\/p>\n

The final tenth bottling will be revealed later in the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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