Whisky Advocate: A Look at Diageo’s 2024 Special Releases Collection

With the approach of the holiday season comes an influx of high-end special editions from leading whisk(e)y players. Diageo is helping lead the charge by revealing details of its newest Special Releases collection, Spirited Xchange 2.0.

This year’s crop of Special Releases is comprised of eight rare, highly collectible single malts, all selected by master blender Dr. Stuart Morrison. Highlights include a softer, sweeter iteration of Lagavulin; the second-ever whisky from Speyside distillery Roseisle; and the oldest single malt in the bunch, a 21 year old from Benrinnes. Prices for the 2024 collection are about in line with previous years—it opens at just $105 for a uniquely finished 8 year old Talisker, and tops off at $480 for the ultra-aged Benrinnes.

As always, these whiskies are true one-and-done, according to Diageo. Bottles are available now (in limited quantities) on malts.com and at specialty Scotch whisky retailers. Whisky Advocate takes a closer look.

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