Did you know that the Diageo Legends Untold 2021 Special Releases were also released in a very limited edition Collector’s Box? The 2021 range consists of a 26-year-old Lagavulin, 19-year-old Singleton, 16-year-old Royal Lochnagar, 14-year-old Cardhu, 13-year-old Mortlach, 12-year-old Oban, 12-year-old Lagavulin and an 8-year-old Talisker. They all come in gift boxes that tell mythical stories about the distillery which can be brought to life with a unique augmented reality experience, accessible through a QR code on the bottle. The label design is truly beautiful. The Collector’s Box holds all 8 releases of the 2021 range.
Lagavulin 26 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021
Lagavulin 26 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021 is the jewel in the crown of the 2021 Diageo Special Releases. The whisky is inspired by the legend of the Lion’s Jewel, a ruby red gem said to be hidden somewhere on the bay of Islay.
Singleton 19 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021
The Singleton of Glendullan 19 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021 is a rich malt with a velvety texture. It has sweet aromas of dried fig, apricot, orange zest, marzipan and vanilla cake, as well as some savoury hints of nutmeg and ginger.
Royal Lochnagar 16 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021
Royal Lochnagar is a rare sight in the Special Releases series. We’re happy to welcome it back this year with a 16-year-old single malt, matured in American and European oak refill casks and bottled at a cask strength of 57.5%.
Cardhu 14 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021
Cardhu 14 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021 is a well-rounded single malt with fruity and floral notes. The whisky initially matured in refill American oak casks and was finished in red wine casks, before being bottled at a cask strength of 55.5%.
Mortlach 13 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021
Mortlach 13 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021 is a rich and bold whisky, with a classic savoury Mortlach core and notes of spicy oak and vanilla sweetness. It matured for 13 years in virgin and refill American oak casks and is bottled at a cask strength of 55.9%.
Oban 12 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021
Oban 12 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021 is a soft and full-bodied single malt with notes of lemon zest, brine, heather honey, milk chocolate and spicy oak. It matured for 12 years in freshy charred American oak casks and is bottled at a cask strength of 56.2%.
Lagavulin 12 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021
Can’t have a Diageo Special Releases without a 12-year-old Lagavulin! The expression is a cornerstone of the Special Releases, having appeared in every edition since 2002. Lagavulin 12 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021 is a powerful yet perfectly balanced malt with sweet and salty notes of black pepper, lemon, brine and toffee.
Talisker 8 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021
Talisker 8 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2021 is a powerful peat monster, inspired by the mythical Sea Fury that is said to protect the Talisker distillery and give the whisky its iconic briny character. The whisky matured for 8 years in heavily peated refill casks, and is bottled at a cask strength of 59.7%.