Special releases collection 2024 from DIAGEO
SPIRITED XChange 2.0 presents 8 exceptional single malts
DIAGEO, one of the world's largest producers of premium spirits, has launched the 2024 special releases that whisky lovers have been eagerly awaiting. Spirited XChange 2.0, the sequel to last year's Spirited XChange collection, has been available in limited editions since October. Composed of eight special Scotch whiskies, this year's collection tells a fascinating story about the art of making and rethinking whisky.
This year's edition also features imaginatively designed packaging that emphasizes the character of each individual whisky. But Spirited XChange is not just a coveted work of art for collectors of whisky rarities. The unique and limited collection also opens up completely new perspectives on the world of premium whiskies. Driven by the thought "What if...?", the highest level of craftsmanship is used to question established standards and explore the boundaries of traditional whisky production.
The result is eight top malts that set new standards in terms of craftsmanship and taste through the selection and composition of special casks.
- Mortlach NAD Midnight Dusk What if a whisky could compete with an aperitif? Bold and vibrantly youthful, this delicious whisky eschews the darker side of Mortlach in favor of new, luscious layers of distinct character, enhanced by the masterful finish. The unusual flavor profile makes it an excellent choice as an aperitif. It is first matured in American oak refill and ex-bourbon casks before being finished in Ramandolo white wine and Sangiovese red wine casks. Region: Speyside ABV: 57.5% vol. RRP: € 289.99
- The Singleton of Glen Ord 14 YO Autumn Walk What if a whisky could capture autumn? This complex and flavorful bottling of The Singleton of Glen Ord is sweeter, spicier and drier than other bottlings, while retaining classic distillery characteristics such as orange peel and candle wax. Maturation takes place in three parallel ways: in ex-bourbon, renewed ex-wine and refill casks. The latter were transferred after ten years for further maturation in a mixture of experimental European oak casks and unique oak from the Pyrenees. Region: Highland ABV: 54,7 Vol.-% RRP: 149,99 €
- Talisker 8 YO Tidal Churn What if a whisky captured the strength of ocean waves? With the aim of emphasizing the elemental character of Talisker, this uniquely refined bottling holds back malt, sweetness and smoke while successfully developing a salty, spicy and spectacularly tasty malt note. It is matured in American oak refill and ex-bourbon casks and then finished in stone-spun toasted American oak casks. Region: Island/Isle of Skye ABV: 58.7 vol.-% RRP: € 99.99
- Lagavulin 12 YO Fireside Tales What if smoke became inviting sweetness? This unusual bottling is a classic, phenolic and powerful Lagavulin that shows that there can also be a softer, sweeter, spicier side to the mighty King of Islay that is simply delicious. Maturation takes place in ex-bourbon casks and refill wine casks made from American oak as well as refill casks made from European oak. Region: Islay ABV: 57,4 Vol.-% RRP: 172,99 €
- Benrinnes 21 YO Grand Crescendo What if the fruity taste was doubled? Rich and full-bodied, this mature Benrinnes presents itself as a vibrant, opulent whisky, offering great waves of rich, fruity notes while maintaining a wonderful balance that makes it exceptional at all times. After eight years of maturation in refill casks, it is double matured for thirteen years in American/European oak casks pre-treated with wine and renewed casks with charred lids. Region: Speyside ABV: 55,4 Vol.-% RRP: 459,99 €
- Roseisle 10 YO Origami Kite II What if simplicity, like the folds of a kite, led to perfection? A fine second creation from Roseisle, with smoothly integrated aromas and sublime flavors that are convincing despite the complexity of their combination of three different interpretations in different cask types. Maturation takes place in refill and ex-bourbon casks made from American oak. Region: Speyside ABV: 55.6 vol.% RRP: € 143.99
- Oban 10 YO Coastal Orchard What if the smallest seed grew into a magnificent orchard? An exciting new interpretation of Oban that skillfully brings the essential character of the distillery to a meeting with three special friends: Fruitiness, spice and pure panache. As well as being matured in American oak refill casks, it is partially finished in new, freshly burnt American oak casks pre-treated with Oloroso. Region: Coastal Highland ABV: 58.0% vol. RRP: € 114.99
- Caol Ila 11 YO Ambrosial Feast What if there was a whisky like the mythical ambrosia? This rare unpeated bottling is a most unexpected Caol Ila (many wouldn't recognize it as such) that has little of the smoky and "fresh, clean" nature of peated whisky, yet brings the same urgency to a new and captivating taste that explores the lighter, smoother, fruitier side of the distillate. It is matured in refill casks and renewed ex-wine casks made from American and European oak. Region: Islay ABV: 57,3 Vol.-% RRP: 104,99
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