DIAGEO announced the release of its Spirited Xchange Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection, designed to “celebrate the journey of Scotch, countries and cultures around the world.”

The Special Releases collection is an annual collection of eight rare and collectible Single Malts carefully selected by Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison, to celebrate each distillery’s unique characteristics and DIAGEO’s robust portfolio united together in quality Scotch making.

The collection of flavors fuses together unique casks showcasing different crafts and finishes that honor local cultures, aimed toward Scotch whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

“For me, Spirited Xchange is about identifying and celebrating the ideas, flavors, and tastes that surround us each day and inspire our curiosity to create,” Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison said in a news release. “This collection has given us the opportunity to roam freely through our vast portfolio and experiment with old and new cask types, including various wine and local spirits casks to create eight one-of-a-kind expressions that we’ve never imagined before.”

Spirited Xchange features intricate pack designs, illustrated by eight artists across the globe, each one dedicated to the beloved distilleries and the spirits in the collection, creating a powerful storytelling moment. The artworks are designed to represent visual tasting notes, placing the expression at the centre of the experience and exploring the flavors that emerge from the local spirit casks:

Lagavulin ‘The Ink of Legends’, finished in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks, honors the ancient art of tattooing. 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 in the liquid. SRP: $280

The Singleton ‘The Silken Gown’, finished in rich Chardonnay de Bourgogne French Oak casks. SRP: $135

Talisker ‘The Wild Explorador’, finished in a combination of White, Tawny and Ruby Port Casks, celebrates the sea. SRP: $135

Roseisle distillery joins the Special Releases collection for the first time with its first public release: ‘The Origami Kite’. SRP: $150

Glenkinchie ‘The Floral Treasure’ 27 Year Old expression is one of its most mature bottlings to date. SRP: $400

Oban ‘The Soul of Calypso’ epitomizes the essence of the vivid energy of Caribbean culture, finished in Caribbean pot still rum casks. SRP: $140

Clynelish ‘The Jazz Crescendo’ is matured in ex-bourbon American Oak casks. SRP: $200

The 2023 Special Releases collection became available in limited quantities from select spirits retailers in the U.S. and on Malts.com. More information on the 2023 Special Releases Collection can be found at https://www.malts.com/en-row/products/collections/special-releases-2023.