Diageo doesn’t officially announce their annual special releases until the Fall, however, people seem to have gotten pretty good at getting a line on what’s coming down the pike. Last year Whisky Notes posted a preview of the releases in the Spring which proved to be perfectly accurate. Several weeks ago, he did the same …
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Battlehill Bunnahabhain 7
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: It gets a slightly-warmer-than-tepid recommendation from me. Availability: It was limited, but I’d guess something similar will hit the shelves of your local Total Wine at some point. ABV: 52% abv Presentation: Unchillfiltered and natural color General information: Peated, so this would be what people are now dubbing a …
Benriach 20
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: God yes, if you can find it. Availability: Sadly scarce. ABV: 43% Presentation: Unspecified General information: One of two versions released around the same time, one at only 40% abv Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Spicy and fruity. Score: 93/100 The details: Speyside’s Benriach distillery has spent more of its …
Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: How about “two cheers for Town Branch!” Can we describe that as a gentle recommendation? Availability: Seems reasonably widespread, at least here in NM. ABV: 45% Presentation: Unspecified General information: Umm, it’s bourbon. Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Fruity, sweet and sour. Score: 80/100 The details: Town Branch is the …
Roseisle 12 (2023 Diageo Special Releases)
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: Ish. Availability: Limited (specialty retail only) ABV: 56.5% (cask strength) Presentation: Unspecified General information: Ex-bourbon and refill casks Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Light, orchard fruit, cereal. Score: 86/100 The details: When Roseisle came fully online in 2010, a collective shiver ran down the spines of Scotch enthusiasts. Here was …
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