THE STORY OF LEGENDS UNTOLD 2021 SPECIAL RELEASES
For this Special Releases collection, the master blender roved free through unparalleled stocks and set his imagination free, pushing the boundaries of flavour through unique cask finishes and remarkable mastery. Each of the Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in the collection express an individual character, inspired by the mythical creatures that inhabit the lands around each distillery. From the hidden depths of the seas to the highest peaks, each corner of the Scottish terrain has been captured in whiskies that come to life on the lips and spark.
"It’s an exciting time as we’re starting to push the boundaries of what we can really achieve with flavour, whether that be from the way the spirit was made, or from the unique cask finish used, and what we’ve achieved with this year’s collection is just the very beginning. From reimagining several classic distilleries flavour profiles, we’ve embraced the direct contrast that exists between highlighting a particular aspect of a whisky’s flavour profile and the unexpected.”
— Dr. Craig Wilson
2021 SPECIAL RELEASES RANGE
CARDHU
Lithe and light bodied, this is a superb Cardhu expression, set off perfectly by a mysterious note of Parma violets and with all the timeless elegance of a perfect single flower.
LAGAVULIN
The King of Islay in his prime, fiercely rampant, with a clarity of vision and a sense of purpose none can deny.
MORTLACH
Mortlach, the Beast of Dufftown, is darkly robust, a true creature of the moonlight shadows; this expression presents finely tuned highlights that pour from its rich, primal heart.
OBAN
An evocative dram, shaded with spice yet also suffused with sunlight, out of the ordinary while remaining a fine representative of Oban’s understated, easy drinking style.
ROYAL LOCHNAGAR
A refined example of Royal Lochnagar, somewhat shy on the nose yet full of character in the mouth. Easy to enjoy, especially as an apéritif.
THE SINGLETON
This smooth, rich expression adds a lush new honeyed sweetness to the mature allure of this classic slow crafted Speyside malt.
TALISKER
Strong and energetic in character; elemental in nature just as Highland and Island malts were in ‘the old days’ at this, the age when Talisker was traditionally bottled.