Diageo Special Releases by Distillery
- Miona Madsen
- Dec 12, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 6, 2024

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Diageo has released its collection of rare and old whiskies under Special Releases for the past two decades. While the whiskies and their rarity have changed over time, certain distilleries have received more attention than others. In this analysis, we will examine the popularity of different distilleries in the Special Releases collection based on the number of releases by the owner.
We will begin by looking at whiskies with only one release and then proceed to those with multiple releases. Please note that some whiskies have been grouped together under the same heading due to their similar characteristics.
Only 1 Release Single Malts
Glen Spey, Knockando, Strathmill, Dailuaine, Teaninich, Blair Athol & Inchgower

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Only 1 Release Closed Distilleries
Linlithgow & Brechin

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2 Releases Single Malts
Royal Lochnagar, Mannochmore & Benrinnes

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1 and 2 Releases Closed Grain Whisky Distilleries & Blends
Port Dundas, Caledonian, Cambus, Carsebridge, Cameron Bridge, Collectivum & Cladach

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3 Releases
Auchroisk, Glen Elgin, Rosebank, Convalmore, Glenkinchie & Clynelish



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4 Releases Glenury Royal

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4 Releases Linkwood

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2 & 6 Releases Singleton Range
Glen Ord, Dufftown & Glendullan

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5 Releases Pittyvaich

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5 Releases Mortlach

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6 Releases Cardhu

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6 Releases Oban

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7 Releases Dalwhinnie

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8 Releases Cragganmore

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16 Releases Brora

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17 Releases Port Ellen

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17 Releases Caol Ila

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22 Releases Talisker

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27 Releases Lagavulin

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