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Whisky Talisker Special Release 2023
59.7%
0.7L
Intensity
A unique and intense Talisker with round, fruity aromas combined with smoky, spicy flavours.
More infoThe Talisker distillery in the north of Islay produces a whisky that is unique in Scotland. Its remote location on the shores of Loch Harport has forced it to work alone, unlike other distilleries in close proximity. Its proximity to the sea air allows unique aromas to penetrate the casks, conferring an inimitable character to the cuvée, making it the house’s signature. The distillery also makes a point of giving its whiskies a classic style, both smoky and spicy.
The intense nose is accented by scents of sultanas and dates, with subtle hints of iodine and smoke. The creamy and powerful palate reveals delicious aromas of fruit mingling with persistent flavours of pepper, leading to a long, spicy finish. This superb, powerful and spicy whisky can be cellared almost indefinitely.
About the Producer Talisker
Scotland, Isle of Skye. Distillery operational. Owner: Diageo
A leading single malt in the Six Classic Malts range first released in the late 1980s, Talisker was already well-known to fans of peated whisky. In the 1970s, the malt was found in an 8 year old version (45.8%) and a 12 year old version (43%). The 1980s saw the addition to the label of the famous dandy Johnnie Walker, who replaced the distillery's coat of arms which had been used up until this point (50s, 60s and 70s). A key supplier of malt to the blends Johhnie Walker, Te Beag, White Horse and Isle of Skye, Talisker was for many years limited to just two expressions, the Classic Malts and Distillers Edition. From 2001, however, bottlings became more common, allowing the vaults to release venerable versions aged for 20, 25, 30 and 35 years, culminating in 2016 with the release of a Talisker 40 Year Old in the Rare Malts Selection (45.7%) limited to just five bottles worldwide. It was the first and most likely the last, as, like Lagavulin, this edition of Talisker is unique in the history of the Rare Malts range.
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