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William
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:59 am    Post subject: Diageo Special Releases 2009 Reply with quote

For those of you who may not have noticed, Diageo have now officially released their Special Releases 2009. I have posted the full info and tasting notes here:
http://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/diageospecialreleases2009.htm

This year the set includes three 30 year old Single Malts - Talisker 30 and two further releases, from finite and declining stocks, of Port Ellen and Brora.

Other popular continuations from previous years' releases are a 12 year old Lagavulin; the famously unpeated Caol Ila (but this time in a 10 year old expression); and another majestic 25 year old Talisker.

Unusual Speysides
This year, whisky connoisseurs and collectors will also be intrigued by the presence of three differently aged, unusual and rare Speyside Single Malts: Benrinnes, rarely available as a Single Malt, Pittyvaich and Mannochmore.

For more info on each individual bottle released this year see here:
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Charlie
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I fancy the Port Ellen and a bottle of Brora, i have never been able to get enough of them. I may have to treat myself, I havent seen them at any of the online shops yet though as they usually are a little cheaper than the RRP although £200 and £230 is not that excessive for limited release 30 year old whisky.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I noticed Diageo will have the new Special Releases available to try at The Whisky Show http://www.thewhiskyshow.com/2009 , it is always nice to be able to try before you buy especially when spending so much on a single bottle.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am trying to buy the Port Ellen 30 9th release but with no luck. anyone know who has some available?

Thanks

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Harvey
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Martin i have been watching The Whisky Exchange for the new releases to place an order but they havent listed any of them yet, perhaps they are holding off listing them so as they have some stock to sell at the Whisky Show as Gregor says above Diageo will have the new releases at the show.

Therefore I would think The Whisky Exchange will be allocated a good share or this years releases as they have spmething to do with the show.

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Fergie
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I alway find it is a good idea to buy the new releases as soon as they come out as sometimes it doesnt take long for the price to ramp up when the available stock goes down. The Brora and a Caol Ila for me this year if i can find get them

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Mark
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OPPs posted on the wrong thread. Embarassed
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Whisky Exchange have added 7 of the new 2009 special releases to the site today, they have the Port Ellen for £23o

The two bottles missing are the Talisker 25 and the Lagavulin 12, not sure if they will add them later but William did say in his piece on the new releases that:
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www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/diageospecialreleases2009.htm
Diageo Special Releases will be on sale in some 15 markets in North America and Europe, but not all markets will have all 9 products.

You will find them listed in the New Products & News section of The Whisky Exchange

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Martin G
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cheers John

I would have thought all 9 new special releases would have been available in the UK market, perhaps The Whisky Exchange will get the others in.

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