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Douglas Laing Old Particular 12 Year Old Talisker
This single cask was distilled November 2009 and bottled November 2021. One of 136 bottles charged from a refill hogshead REF – DL15435.
Nose: A smoky sweetness with coastal sea air and charred wood
Palate: A caramel sweetness for sure running to bacon crisps, seaweed and peppercorn
Finish: Long… maritime with seashells, bonfire embers and gentle spice
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Talisker 11 Year Old Special Release 2022
Talisker 11 Year Special Release 2022 is bottled at natural cask strength. Lightly peated stocks from ex-bourbon casks.
Diageo’s 2022 Special Releases highlight the diversity of their most treasured whisky reserves maturing in Scotland. Each whisky is visually brought to life with heavily detailed illustrations and design work.
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Talisker 1976 Prima & Ultima 46 Year Old
Whisky/Whiskey, Cask Strength Whiskey, Brands, Prima & Ultima Collection, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, Talisker, AlcoholIn 1976 Scotland basked in a once in a lifetime heatwave which made the stills run hot, increasing copper contact, creating this highly unusual Talisker. Standing as the oldest-ever release from Talisker, this forty six year old whisky was rested in a single puncheon gaining further complexity to this exceptionally rare malt.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Deep amber. Outstanding large beading, excellent legs.
Body: Medium to full.
Nose: A mellow feel, with very light prickle perhaps just hinting at that Talisker spice. The aromas are complex and reserved, with fragrant and lightly oily top notes backed by a salty sea-breeze and a whiff of new hessian sacks, and beneath this a sweet suggestion of toffee. Even a drop of water reduces the complexity, as it releases a hint of shoreline rock pool and a thread of volcanic smoke.
Palate: Ultra-smooth, oily and slightly waxy in texture, the taste sweet to start, with saltiness, white pepper-spice and subtle smokiness, complete with a familiar peppery kick at the back, all combining to make this an experience to savour throughout. Thoroughly confident in character, it is easy to enjoy straight. A little water raises the sweetness at first, and cools the palate overall, though the pepper and smoke still come through.
Finish: Long, warming and sweet-smoky, with a lingering mouth-cooling aftertaste. More of this menthol-like effect is noticeable at reduced strength.
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Talisker 1984 Prima & Ultima Third Release
Brands, Prima & Ultima Collection, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, Talisker, AlcoholTaken from the very last 1984 casks from Talisker, set aside and guarded for decades for their promising potential. At the time few knew of Talisker’s tempestuous maritime character, but there was something special about these 1984 casks that made the distiller set them aside.
Selected by Dr Craig Wilson, Talisker 1984 is one of eight carefully curated whiskies in the third instalment of the Prima & Ultima series. The nose gives immediate light smoky notes, joined by fine sand and seaweed drying on a hot day. The lightly oily texture is sweet and rich to start, with thunder rolling in shortly after, leaving a mighty peppery kick. It is Skye in all its elemental glory.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Bright gold, polished brass. Exceptional large beading.
Body: Medium to full.
Nose: Immediate mineral and lightly smoky with hints of chalk and salt, joined by notes of fine sand and seaweed drying on a hot day.
Palate: A deliciously light oil-smooth texture introduces a sweet and richly malty start, soon balanced by a dash of salt mid-palate and surging waves of smoky pepper. Drying towards the finish.
Finish: Long, with a peppery warmth and a fine gentle chili pepper ‘catch’, leaving a peppery heat on the tongue.
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Talisker 30 Year Old 2021 Release
Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky 30 Year – Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged 30 years, from the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye.
Raw yet refined, just like our island, our whiskies invite the palate to explore the facets of Skye. United by an unmistakable sweet peppery smoke, all Talisker malts bring character in abundance. Beneath their smoke, secondary aromas of soft fruit, spice and lush green moss rise. Hits of maritime notes come in waves, always reminding us this is a whisky Made By The Sea.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Mild and unusually fruity, fading quickly into lush seaweed with charred sticks. Becoming soft and very slightly waxy or creamy, like fudge.
- Taste: The smoke is immediate and dry with creamy oak. Almond milk and light, sweet stone fruits emerge, joined by a trace of salt.
- Finish: Long, gently warming, with a lingering maritime aftertaste and just a white pepper tingle on the tongue in place of that chilli ‘catch’
- Cask Type: American Oak
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Talisker 44 Year Old Forests Of The Deep
Talisker Forests Of The Deep 44 Year Old is a single malt scotch whisky born of the wild, finished in casks charred by flames of marine oak and kelp. In support of Parley.
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Talisker 8 Year Old Special Release 2021
As our fable goes, on the rugged Isle of Skye stood Talisker, an enduring distillery with a fierce protector of an otherworldly nature: the ferocious Sea Fury. Beneath the smoky, mist-draped surface of the island’s dark waters, this leviathan of the loch lay in wait, keeping watch over its ancient home, imparting the whisky that leaves its shores with its powerful and unmistakably brine-licked character. This furious spirit writhes with cereal aromas, soon enveloped by briny seaweed and mountain smoke. The soft oily texture smoothly insinuates itself, carrying forward a bold taste with licks of savoury salt, light sweetness and pronounced smoke. From our most heavily peated reserves, the elemental power of the sea is acclaimed, finishing long and lingering. The smoke endures; this sea-monster breathes fire.
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Talisker Distillers Edition 2021
2011 Talisker double-matured in ex-bodega Amoroso cask wood for rich and fruity sweetness that rounds out the peaty, peppery punch of the malty regular release, to create a richly rewarding and deeper style of malt. ABV: 45.8%
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Talisker Distillers Edition 2022
For The Distillers Edition, the Master Distiller hand-selected a small number of casks for double maturation in amoroso seasoned American oak.
Slightly richer than the original bottling, the amoroso seasoned casks impart a wonderfully rounded and luscious, fruity sweetness that perfectly complement the crisp, dry peat-smoke and familiar pepperiness of Talisker.
Richly weighted layers of spice, roasted fig and sweet date are sublimely underpinned by the revered maritime pettiness of Talisker.
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Talisker Expedition Oak 43 Year Old
Talisker Expedition Oak The Atlantic Challenge 43-Year-Old Scotch is a whisky born of the wild and forged buy the untamed Atlantic. This Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been aged for 43 years and bottled at 49.7%
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Talisker Glacial Edge 45 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
Talisker 45 Year Old Glacial Edge Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a whisky born of the wild and finished in Ice Fractured Casks. In Support of Parley. Bottled at 49.8% Alc./Vol.
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Talisker Special Release 2023
Introducing Talisker Special Release 2023 – a truly exceptional Scotch whisky. This limited edition release has been crafted using only the finest ingredients, distilled, matured, and bottled entirely in Scotland.
Talisker Special Release 2023 has been finished in a combination of ruby, white, and tawny port casks. This carefully curated finishing process has allowed the whisky to develop a complexity of flavor that is truly unparalleled.
Bottled at natural cask strength, this whisky offers an intense and robust flavor profile that is sure to delight even the most discerning of palates.
Whether you are a seasoned Scotch enthusiast or just looking to explore the world of premium whisky, Talisker Special Release 2023 is the perfect choice. With its exceptional flavor profile and limited availability, this whisky is sure to be a prized addition to any collection.
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Talisker Special Release 2024
Introducing the Talisker Special Release 2024, an exceptional single malt Scotch whisky that pushes the boundaries of tradition. Aged for 8 years and bottled at natural cask strength, this expression embodies the rugged spirit of the Isle of Skye. What sets it apart is its distinctive finishing process, where it undergoes maturation in stone-spun and lightly re-toasted casks. This innovative approach adds depth and complexity, infusing the whisky with subtle nuances of smoky richness and toasted oak. With each sip, experience the bold flavors and untamed character that define Talisker, making it a true icon of Scotch whisky craftsmanship.