Diageo Introduces 2021 Distillers Edition Collection of Scotches

Diageo has unveil its 2021 Distillers Edition bottlings in the U.S., an annual release of single malts double-matured in different casks. 

Each of the six offerings uses that distillery’s core offering as the base. Thus, the Distillers Edition bottlings complement each distillery’s traditional character, while providing whisky fans a chance to explore new flavors from their of favorite distilleries.

“We’re excited to release this year’s collection of The Distillers Edition, which includes offerings from some of Diageo’s most beloved distilleries in Scotland,” says Tara King, brand director, single malt whisky at Diageo. “These rare and specially crafted single malt Scotch whiskies exuberate a unique richness, depth, complexity and nuance of flavor, due to the two step maturation process that each bottle undergoes.”

The casks are then conditioned with a fortified wine from Spain. Each wine is chosen to complement the character of one single malt.

After a month, the casks, now imbued with character from the wine they held, are disgorged and refilled with the mature single malt. To maintain consistency, this whisky comes from a single year, so each bottle can remain unique.

In the barrel the liquid rests for up to six months.

All six of the 2021 Distillers Edition bottles are now available in the U.S. at retailers nationwide. Distillers Edition bottles are also available for online purchase and home delivery at Drizly.com.

The following six Single Malts are in the 2021 Distillers Edition Collection, with company-provided tasting notes:

2021 Oban Distillers Edition

2007 Oban double-matured in ex-bodega Montilla Fino cask wood for a rich fruitiness and maritime flavors that bond with the fresh, sweet aromas and tastes of the regular release in an explosive, rich and deep expression of Oban.

Core Offering: Oban 14 Year Old

ABV: 43%

SRP: $99.99

2021 Talisker Distillers Edition

2011 Talisker double-matured in ex-bodega Amoroso cask wood for rich and fruity sweetness that rounds out the peaty, peppery punch of the malty regular release, to create a richly rewarding and deeper style of malt.

Core Offering: Talisker 10 Year Old

ABV: 45.8%

SRP: $84.99

2021 Lagavulin Distillers Edition

2006 Lagavulin double-matured in ex-bodega Pedro Ximenez cask wood for an intense, raisiny sweetness that marries beautifully with the smoky power of the regular release to create a massive, rich tasting power-house of a malt.

Core Offering: Lagavulin 16 Year Old

ABV: 43%

SRP: $109.99

2021 Cragganmore Distillers Edition

2008 Cragganmore double-matured in ex-bodega Port cask wood for succulence and rounded depth of flavor to enhance the complex aromas and tastes of the beloved Cragganmore 12 Year Old.

Core Offering: Cragganmore 12 Year Old

ABV: 40%

SRP: $89.99

2021 Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition

2006 Dalwhinnie double-matured in ex-bodega Oloroso cask wood for a rich sweetness and spicy complexity to enhance the heathery, honeyed aromas and tastes of the regular release.

Core Offering: Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

ABV: 43%

SRP: $94.99

2021 Glenkinchie Distillers Edition

2009 Glenkinchie double-matured in ex-bodega Amontillado cask wood for a nuttiness that rounds and deepens the sweet, grassy and dry aromas and tastes of the regular release.

Core Offering: Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

ABV: 43%

SRP: $89.99

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