Diageo announces its first-ever introduction of the Prima & Ultima Private Collection of rare single malt scotch whiskies now available in the United States.
Through this program, Americans can build a library of valuable and delicious whisky, with some of the rarest liquids in the world. Celebrating the defining moments of a lifetime, this release draws on the theme of ‘A Moment in Time.’
Bottlings within the Prima & Ultima series are drawn from casks: the first or last of their kind.
Each release of Prima & Ultima is carefully curated by one of Diageo’s Master Blenders. This year, Dr. Wilson hand-selected eight unique bottlings for the collection, four of which will be available in the United States to private clients. Applying his in-depth knowledge of Diageo’s exceptional Single Malts, this release is a curation of mature whiskies that beckon a flavor and history rarely encountered – he has personally marked each spirit as outstanding.
Ed Bello, Luxury Brand Director for Diageo, comments, “We’re delighted to introduce Diageo’s Private Client program to the United States with our first release of the Prima & Ultima collection here. Clients will not only have access to extremely rare and exceptional whiskies but also a white glove service to help curate and grow their collections.”
Collectors and whisky enthusiasts will need to act fast as very limited quantities will be available of Royal Lachnagar 1981, Singleton of Glen Ord 1987, Talisker 1984, and Lagavulin 1993.
An online registration page is now open at www.theprimaandultimacollection.com for whisky enthusiasts to register their interest in these fine bottlings.
Royal Lochnagar 1981
40-Year-Old | 52.5% ABV
Bottled: 06.12.21 | Refill casks, refill American Oak Hogsheads Number Bottled: 1,047 | Balmoral, Royal Deeside
A tiny batch of Royal Lochnagar, part of a pioneering experiment to gain the angels’ share, the whisky lost from the cask by evaporation. When the experiment ended, a small amount of liquid was transferred into the present casks, to slumber peacefully until its fifth decade. This is a graceful, mature whisky of great freshness and vitality with aromas of honeysuckle, rose and bramble, leading to a smooth creamy mouthfeel.
The Singleton of Glen Ord 1987
34 Years-Old | 49.4% ABV
Bottled: 10.12.21 | 5 refill American Oak Hogsheads Number Bottled: 1,047 | Glen Ord, Highlands
A first, and last, this is the first 1987 The Singleton of Glen Ord vintage and the only one ever to be released, from the last casks that remain. Slow crafting and patience were key to this rare bottling, taking time to distil the liquid and see each cask reach its peak. The result is an elegant liquid with a fragrant nose and creamy-smooth texture. The sweetly satisfying taste holds deep fruity flavors with hints of ginger.
Lagavulin 1993
28-Years-Old | 50.1% ABV
Bottled: 08.12.21 | 1 Pedro Ximenez/Oloroso seasoned butt, 1 refill American Oak Hogsheads Number Bottled: 642 | Port Ellen, Isle of Islay
A prized Lagavulin, from the last two 1993 casks, filled in the year the distillery won the first of an avalanche of international awards. It was the start of a golden era, a success that owed much to an Islay legend, Manager Grant Carmichael. A Lagavulin at its mature peak with redcurrant fruitness on the nose, soon overcome by the maritime scents of sea salt and sweet seaweed. Lightly oily, the smooth texture delivers a long mellow finish, a gloriously rich and rounded whisky.
Talisker 1984
37-Years-Old | 51.9% ABV
Bottled: 07.12.21 | 3 refill American Oak Hogsheads, 1 ex-Sherry European Oak Butt Number Bottled: 968 | Carbost, Isle of Skye
Taken from the very last 1984 casks from Talisker, set aside and guarded for decades for their promising potential. At the time few knew of Talisker’s tempestuous maritime character, but there was something special about these 1984 casks that made the distiller set them aside.
The nose gives immediate light smoky notes, joined by fine sand and seaweed drying on a hot day. The lightly oily texture is sweet and rich to start, with thunder rolling in shortly after, leaving a mighty peppery kick. It is Skye in all its elemental glory.
ABOUT DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO).
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