Diageo Announces the Launch of “Spirited Xchange,” the 2023 Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection
Diageo has announced the launch of Spirited Xchange, the 2023 Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection.
This year’s collection is comprised of releases from Clynelish, Glenkinchie, Lagavulin, Mortlach, Oban, Roseisle, The Singleton, and Talisker – eight in total.
The artwork in the Spirited Xchange lineup is illustrated by eight artists across the globe – each one dedicated to the distilleries and the spirits in the collection. The artworks are described as visual tasting notes, placing the expression at the center of the experience and exploring the flavors that emerge from the local spirit casks:
- Clynelish ‘The Jazz Crescendo’ is a dulcet symphony of vanilla spice and smooth caramel notes, flowing from its exclusive maturation in ex-bourbon American Oak casks. SRP: $200
- Glenkinchie ‘The Floral Treasure’ 27 Year Old expression is one of its most mature bottlings to date, carrying lush floral aromas and sweet flavours resembling a Spring morning. SRP: $400
- Lagavulin ‘The Ink of Legends’, finished in a masterful combination of Don Julio Añejo tequila casks, honors the ancient art of tattooing while Lagavulin’s renowned smokiness, rich with bright herbs and juicy plums, is complimented by a lasting finish. SRP: $170
- Mortlach ‘The Katana’s Edge’, finished in ex-Kanosuke Japanese whisky and ex-Pinot Noir casks, is illustrated with a golden gleam that represents the flash of umami that cuts through the ripe, fruity sweetness of this stunning expression. SRP: $280
- Oban ‘The Soul of Calypso’ epitomizes the essence of the vivid energy of Caribbean culture with vibrant flavors of tropical fruit mango and sugar cane emerging from the Caribbean pot still rum casks. SRP: $140
- Roseisle distillery is proud to join the Special Releases collection for the first time with its first public release: ‘The Origami Kite’, etched with sweet vanilla notes and a touch of molasses. SRP: $150
- The Singleton ‘The Silken Gown’, finished in rich Chardonnay de Bourgogne French Oak casks, brims with warm toffee and rippling layers of buttery golden fruit, characterized by textures of a luminous and enchanting silk gown. SRP: $135
- Talisker ‘The Wild Explorador’, finished in a combination of White, Tawny and Ruby Port Casks, celebrates the sea with currents of spice and waves of dark fruit, finished with a splash of sea salt, embodied by an iconic Portuguese vessel. SRP: $135
The 2023 Special Releases collection is now available in limited quantities from select spirits retailers in the U.S. and on Malts.com.
Source: prnewswire.com.