2021: Legends Untold

Diageo's 2021 Special Release Collection represents the distiller's annual curation of rare and experimental expressions from its Speyside portfolio. This particular bottling, released through Blue Moon Siam's Paragon location, draws from Speyside's northeast

microclimate—a region defined by granite-bedded soils, moderate elevation (200–400m), and cool maritime influence that slows fermentation and deepens ester complexity.

The expression employs cask-forward maturation, leveraging ex-bourbon and European oak regimes typical of Diageo's Special Release philosophy. The 2021 vintage reflects a house style emphasizing wood integration over peat, allowing oak tannins and vanillin to anchor the spirit's mid-palate.

Bottling strength and exact age statement vary by individual release within the collection; verification of this SKU's specific ABV and maturation period is recommended at point of purchase.

Diageo's Special Release series is defined by limited allocation and single-cask or small-batch provenance—each expression typically numbered and tracked for provenance. The 2021 collection marked a shift toward transparency in cask type and finishing protocols, departing from the house's earlier NAS (non-age-statement) opacity.

Best approached neat or with minimal water to preserve cask character. Drinking window: 2021–2028.