Rare Series: A New and Evolving Whisky Collection of Impeccable Provenance, Unearthing Scattered Treasures of Scotland

Today marks the unveiling of Rare Series, a new collection of distinguished Scotch Whiskies from the Diageo Luxury Group celebrating Scotland’s rich whisky heritage. The inaugural chapter opens with five whiskies from five iconic locations: the oldest Single Malt ever released by Diageo – a 55-Year-Old from ghost distillery Glenury Royal, joins limited-release rarities from Talisker, Caol Ila, Clynelish, and Blair Athol. Crafted by original distillers and their successors, each whisky is a precise expression of its distillery’s singular character and distinctive qualities.

Drawn from some of the most remarkable and astonishing whiskies within Diageo’s care, including more than 10 million casks and over 30 distilleries, Rare Series is a prestigious, evolving collection. It will take connoisseurs on a journey across the different whisky styles from all regions of Scotland, from the Highland heartlands and the rugged northern coast to the windswept shores of Islay and the Isle of Skye.

Diageo Luxury Group Managing Director Julie Bramham said: “Rare Series is an ode to Scotland’s rich whisky heritage and its enduring influence on the world of luxury, where rarity is not created, but revealed over time. Through this collection, we have curated exceptional whiskies while opening the door to deeply personal experiences, connecting our global community of Private Clients to the stories, the people, and the legacy behind them. The collection as such, is defined by provenance and character.”

The first five whiskies announced in Rare Series bring together some of Diageo’s most distinguished and rare single malts. Glenury Royal 1970 Rare Series, a rare survivor from the long-lost ghost distillery, is a 55-Years-Old matured in American oak hogsheads and married in European oak puncheons, revealing a whisky of supreme majesty.

Talisker 1992 Rare Series is defined by an exceptionally long finish, with this 33-Year-Old whisky of profound richness the only expression drawn from an experimental batch, finished for over 20 years in Amoroso-seasoned American oak hogsheads.

Caol Ila 1983 Rare Series is the oldest Caol Ila the distillery has ever released, at 42-Years-Old, matured in American oak casks and married in European oak puncheons, delivering a rounded, powerful yet lyrical flavour that balances intensity with elegance.

An historic small batch, the 42-Year-Old Clynelish 1983 Rare Series was matured in American oak hogsheads, showcasing the Highland distillery’s supreme elegance and signature waxy character with fragrant top notes of lavender and rose.

Blair Athol 1991 Rare Series is a remarkable 34-Year-Old whisky of robust depth and richness, the first of its kind to be matured in ex-Sherry European oak casks and finished in sweet Pedro Ximenez–seasoned new American oak hogsheads, creating a bold yet beautifully layered expression.

Diageo Master Blender Dr Craig Wilson said: “It is a privilege to unearth the exceptional Scotch Whiskies in Rare Series, a collection celebrating the remarkable breadth of Scotland’s scattered whisky treasures. From the experimental richness of Talisker 1992 Rare Series to the historic Glenury Royal which has been aged for over half a century, and a Clynelish which embodies the distillery’s signature waxy character, each expression showcases rarity, diversity, and meticulous craftsmanship. We look forward to seeing the series evolve with future additions to come.”

Future Rare Series releases will be unveiled only when these whiskies reveal their finest character, as determined by Diageo’s master blenders, with Private Clients offered exclusive first access.

Rare Series will be available exclusively via global registration from Thursday 30th April with Diageo’s Private Client teams, who act as trusted stewards to their most extraordinary whiskies. These specialists, including fine wine and rare whisky experts Justerini & Brooks, not only offer access to these precious gems, but also

welcome clients into a highly curated world of experiences, from private tastings to invitation-only events and immersive journeys throughout Scotland.

To register your interest to purchase Rare Series, visit rare-series.com.

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