Annually Diageo releases a set of single malts all double matured under its Distillers Edition banner.

This year the theme selected is the use of Fortified Wine casks for the secondary maturation, with different types of cask woods selected to complement the character of each whisky.

“We’re proud to introduce the latest Distillers Edition line-up, a collection created to celebrate some of Diageo’s finest Single Malt Scotch Whiskies and their distilleries,

The collection has a long history dedicated to its aging process and craftsmanship, making it the perfect gift to commemorate special moments with. Whether celebrating a holiday, gifting a loved one, or toasting to a special occasion, the Distillers Edition collection has a liquid for every type of person in your life.”

- Hannah Todd, Director of Single Malt Whiskies Portfolio at Diageo

This year's line-up:

Cragganmore Distillers Edition (40% ABV, US$85)
“The juicy Cragganmore, port-seasoned casks build sweet wine and fruity complexity, balanced with oaky vanilla spices and a hint of cocoa.”

Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition (43% ABV, US$90)
“The exotic Dalwhinnie, in which satisfying hints of tropical fruits and peppery spices, blend seamlessly with warm nuts and honey using Oloroso-seasoned casks.”

Glenkinchie Distillers Edition (43% ABV, US$85)
“The sophisticated Glenkinchie is finished in Amontillado-seasoned casks. Striking a balance between light grape sweetness and warming wood-spice with hints of rich dried fruits.”

Lagavulin Distillers Edition (43% ABV, US$125)
“The mighty Lagavulin, in which the rich sweetness from Pedro Ximenez-seasoned casks is beautifully integrated with the crescendo of dark smokiness, salt and oak-spice.”

Oban Distillers Edition (43% ABV, US$95)
“The smooth Oban, delicately paired with Montilla Fino-seasoned casks for a sweet creamy-smooth enhancement to the fruity and salty Oban style.”

Talisker Distillers Edition (45.8% ABV, US$85)
“The enriched Talisker, Amoroso- seasoned casks impart a wonderfully rounded and luscious, fruity sweetness, complementing the familiar crisp, dry peat-smoke and pepperiness.”
  

Image courtesy of Diageo.

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88 Bamboo Editorial Team