After some unofficial sources, we now have official information about the Diageo Special Releases 2013:
Brora 35 year old
From Refill American Oak and European Oak casks filled in 1977. 2944 bottles.
Caol Ila Unpeated Stitchell Reserve
Refill American Oak, rejuvenated American Oak and ex-bodega European Oak. In honour of the long-serving distillery manager Billy Stitchell, due to retire this year.
Cardhu 21 year old
Ex-bourbon American Oak. 6000 bottles.
Convalmore 36 year old
Refill European Oak. 2980 bottles.
Lagavulin 12 year old
Refill American Oak.
Lagavulin 37 year old
Refill American and European Oak. Distilled in 1976. The oldest expression of Lagavulin ever released by the distillers, in a “dramatically limited” edition of just 1868 bottles.
Oban 21 year old
Rejuvenated American Oak and second fill ex-bodega casks.
Port Ellen 34 year old
Refill American Oak and refill European Oak. 2958 bottles.
The Singleton of Dufftown 28 year old
Refill American Oak. 3816 bottles. Distilled in 1985.
Talisker 27 year old
Refill American Oak. Distilled in 1985. 3000 bottles.
| DISTILLERY | AGE |
YEAR |
PRICE |
% ABV |
BOTTLES |
| Brora | 35 | 1977 | £750 | 49.9 | 2,944 |
| Caol Ila | £70 | 59.6 | |||
| Cardhu | 21 | 1991 | £160 | 54.2 | 6,000 |
| Convalmore | 36 | 1977 | £600 | 58.0 | 2,980 |
| Lagavulin | 12 | £80 | 55.1 | ||
| Lagavulin | 37 | 1976 | £1,950 | 51.0 | 1,868 |
| Oban | 21 | £225 | 58.5 | 2,860 | |
| Port Ellen | 34 | 1978 | £1,500 | 55.0 | 2,958 |
| Dufftown | 28 | 1985 | £235 | 52.3 | 3,816 |
| Talisker | 27 | 1985 | £475 | 56.1 | 3,000 |
Related:
Diageo Special Releases 2014
Diageo Special Releases 2011