Whisky Focus - Distell Unveil Limited Release Malt Collection 2019

Distell, owner of Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory/Ledaig distilleries has unveiled its second batch of annual releases and this year the line up features three unique expressions from Bunnahabhain, three from Deanston and two from Tobermory (one Tobermory and one Ledaig expression).

All eight of the whiskies in this years limited release Malt Collection have under went a cask finish and all have been bottled at cask strength offering whisky enthusiasts something off the normal beaten track of the core range of whiskies available from Distell's three Scotch malt whisky distilleries, something which previously you would have only found available from independent bottlers but the difference here must surely be that Distell have the best of the best casks to choose from to bottle for their Malt Collection.

The eight Distell Malt Collection 2019 Limited Releases are:

• Bunnahabhain 2007 11 Year Old Port Pipe Finish, RRP £90
   
• Bunnahabhain 2007 11 Year Old French Brandy Finish, RRP £90
   
• Bunnahabhain 1988 30 Year Old Marsala Finish, RRP £450
   
• Deanston 1997 21 Year Old Palo Cortado Finish, RRP £150
   
• Deanston 2002 16 Year Old Organic Oloroso Finish, RRP £100
   
• Deanston 2006 12 Year Old Fino Finish, RRP £65
   
• Tobermory 1999 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish, RRP £130
   
• Ledaig 1997 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish, RRP £160

Commenting on the new expressions, Derek Scott, Brand Director for Malt Whisky at Distell, said:  "The team surprise us every year with the creation of new and exciting expressions with each distillery having a distinct flavour profile and the team continuing to achieve incredible results with their choice of finishing casks.

"One of my particular favourites this year has to be the Bunnahabhain Vintage Marsala Finish, it has sweet hints of chocolate and caramel that develop into a lingering smoky pepperiness, which is extremely memorable, especially if you can enjoy it on Islay at Bunnahabhain Bay overlooking Bunnahabhain Bay, the Sound of Islay."

You will find Distell Malt Collection 2019 available to purchase from specialist whisky retailers such as The Whisky Exchange, The Whisky Shop and Master of Malt
 

• Bunnahabhain 2007 Port Pipe Finish Review
   
• Bunnahabhain 2007 French Brandy Finish Review
   
• Bunnahabhain 1988 Marsala Finish Review
   
• Deanston 1997 Palo Cortado Finish Review
   
• Deanston 2002 Organic Oloroso Finish Review
   
• Deanston 2006 Fino Finish Review
   
• Tobermory 1999 Marsala Finish Review
   
• Ledaig 1997 Manzanilla Finish Review

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