14th September, 2016 by Nicola Carruthers

Diageo has unveiled its much-anticipated annual collection of rare whiskies from across Scotland – including a 40-year-old Cambus and the oldest Port Ellen ever released.

Ten Scotch whiskies are to be released this autumn, in strictly limited quantities, as part of Diageo’s ongoing Special Releases programme.

This year’s oldest release in the range is Cambus 40 Year Old, described as ‘deceptively complex and fresh for its age’ from the Cambus distillery which closed in 1993.

The range also includes the Port Ellen 37 Year Old, the 16th appearance in the range and the oldest Port Ellen ever released at a price tag of £2,500, with just under 3,000 bottles available worldwide.

Two other releases this year include Brora 38 Year Old and Glenkinchie 24 Year Old, the oldest bottles ever released in the range from these distilleries.

Dr Nick Morgan, Diageo’s head of whisky outreach said: “The unveiling of the Special Releases range is a moment I look forward to year after year. The variety and quality of whiskies in the collection is simply fantastic, and once again we’re confident enthusiasts will discover new favourites in unusual and rare releases, such as the Mannochmore 25 Year Old, aged in rejuvenated casks and a smooth textured, complex whisky.”

Click through the following pages to discover the full range of Diageo’s Special Releases 2016.