Diageo has released the 2026 edition of The Twelve by Casks of Distinction — an annual collection of 12 rare casks from its reserves, headlined by the oldest-ever Lagavulin in the programme (Lagavulin 1991 Cask #1069, 57.6% ABV, PX sherry finish), alongside Talisker, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Cragganmore, Glen Ord and Linkwood. Offered as a private cask sale, buyers may continue maturation for up to five years at Royal Lochnagar.

Diageo is turning its rarest stocks into an ultra-premium private-client business with the oldest Lagavulin ever offered through Casks of Distinction — deepening the luxury cask market where provenance commands the highest margins.

Tagged Business Model for a private-cask sale format that lets buyers own and continue maturing rare Diageo stocks — an ownership model that extends the luxury whisky value chain.