Diageo Reserve has launched Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Scotch whiskies.

The new release is reported to be crafted using whiskies from ghost distilleries, which are facilities that have been closed for a long time.

The new whiskies have been crafted by Diego’s master distiller Jim Beveridge using eight treasured Scotch whiskies, including three from ghost distilleries Cambus, Pittyvaich and the Highland Single Malt.

Beveridge said: “Over the years of crafting fine Scotch whiskies, I’ve had the remarkable privilege of working with some of the rarest spirits ever to come out of Scotland.

“The final product offers the fruity sweetness of pineapple, rich notes of hazelnut and dark chocolate, and a subtle smoky finish.”

“I’m lucky that we have stocks from more than 30 distilleries from every region of Scotland from which to choose the perfect casks to craft each blend. It gives us a richness of character, flavour, and age that no other scotch can match.”

The additional five whiskies were sourced from Scottish distilleries Royal Lochnagar, Clynelish, Glenkinchie, Glenlossie, and Cameronbridge.

The final product offers the fruity sweetness of pineapple, rich notes of hazelnut and dark chocolate, and a subtle smoky finish.

Beveridge further added: “Whiskies from these ghost distilleries are becoming increasingly rare. From our library of irreplaceable casks that we keep exclusively for Johnnie Walker Blue Label, I’ve chosen a few uniquely full-bodied expressions of these precious malts and grains to let people explore, in a new way, the extraordinary richness found in our pinnacle whisky.”