The Special Releases 2018 edition by Diageo has been given the moniker “Impeccably Crafted,” and rightfully so. This collection is full of rare, well crafted single malts from well-known Scottish distilleries and some forgotten. The Special Releases 2018 is a year of firsts; the Carseridge 48 year old is the oldest ever bottled and made from a single grain. The Singleton Glen Ord is the first triple matured in five different cask woods. The Talisker 8 year old is an original expression in over thirty years. The Pittyvaich 28 year old is a rare release for this collection as the distillery was closed and then briefly opened. As well, Oban came out with a single malt aged 21 years, which is the longest aged whisky for them.
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