For a few years now, we have been creating multidisciplinary experiences for Diageo’s Casks of Distinction, a unique programme that gives progressive spirits enthusiasts the opportunity to own a special single malt Scotch whisky by the cask. In 2018, we crafted a highly tailored, multi-step immersive journey into the world of a single cask. First, we unveiled the year’s selection, which included rare and old whiskies, and bottles from now-closed distilleries, and their unique origin stories. We then introduced our guests to master craftsmen and coopers, whose knowledge of distillation traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. Finally, we offered guests a private one-on-one consultation with Diageo’s Master of Malts, Dr Craig Wilson, who put together a customised tasting of cask liquids based on each guest’s flavor profile.
From insider insight, to production methods, to an exploration of a private vault of precious liquids, to the opportunity to speak to a whisky expert, this experience ignited consumers’ passions in a way that money can’t buy anywhere else.