Diageo unveils its Spirited Xchange Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection celebrating the journey of whisky across the globe.
This annual collection of eight rare and collectible single malts selected by Diageo Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison celebrates each distillery’s unique characteristics and the company’s robust portfolio. It also features unique casks and finishes that honor local cultures.
“This year, we’re proudly revealing our new series of distillery-first expressions: Spirited Xchange Special Releases 2023,” said Diageo Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison. “For me, Spirited Xchange is about identifying and celebrating the ideas, flavors, and tastes that surround us each day and inspire our curiosity to create. This collection has given us the opportunity to roam freely through our vast portfolio and experiment with old and new cask types, including various wine and local spirits casks to create eight one-of-a-kind expressions that we’ve never imagined before.”
Spirited Xchange comes to life through its pack designs, illustrated by eight artists across the globe – each one dedicated to the distilleries and the spirits in the collection. The artworks are visual tasting notes, placing the expression at the centre of the experience and exploring the flavors that emerge from the local spirit casks.
Lagavulin ‘The Ink of Legends’ is finished in a combination of Don Julio Añejo tequila casks and honors the art of tattooing and the smokiness of the Islay distillery. $170
Mortlach ‘The Katana’s Edge’ is finished in ex-Kanosuke Japanese whisky and ex-Pinot Noir casks and is illustrated with a golden gleam that represents the flash of umami that cuts through the expression. SRP: $280
The Singleton ‘The Silken Gown’ is finished in Chardonnay de Bourgogne French Oak casks and is characterized by textures of a luminous and enchanting silk gown. SRP: $135
Talisker ‘The Wild Explorador’ is finished in a combination of White, Tawny and Ruby Port Casks and is embodied by an iconic Portuguese vessel. SRP: $135
Roseisle Distillery has joined the Special Releases Collection for the first time with its first public release, ‘The Origami Kite’. SRP: $150
Glenkinchie ‘The Floral Treasure’ 27 Year Old expression is one of its most mature bottlings to date. SRP: $400
Oban ‘The Soul of Calypso’ is finished in Caribbean pot still rum casks and highlights the essence of the Caribbean. SRP: $140
Clynelish ‘The Jazz Crescendo’ is maturation in ex-bourbon American Oak casks which gives its Southern charm. SRP: $200
Digeo’s Spirited Xchange Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection is available in limited quantities at retail and on malts.com now.
