Back again this year is the limited release of the Talisker 30 Year Old.
A statement from the whisky maker notes that this 2023 edition was selected from refill American oak casks, and is non-colored and non-chill filtered. It’s bottled at natural cask strength.
This whisky is made by the sea, and embodies the rugged shores of Scotland’s Isle of Skye. The 30 Year Old features the distillery’s hallmarks of sweet smoke and a pepperiness.
The distillery’s been making Talisker like this for nearly 200 years, crafted near the infamous Oyster Shed, where whisky has been paired with fresh, local oysters for decades.
Stuart Morrison, master blender and whisky specialist at Diageo, said the three decades this special whisky spent in oak casks allowed Talisker’s distillery character to develop refined and exquisite qualities.
“As the spirit ages through its twenties, the fruit flavors become even more complex, giving us fragrant tropical notes and the peppery smokiness that moves from coal-tar to a warming, smoldering bonfire,” he said. “A truly spectacular Talisker liquid, every sip is a celebration of the magnificence of Skye.”
To celebrate the release in the U.S., Talisker joined forces with Real Oyster Cult to offer seafood and whisky enthusiasts curated pairings alongside the single malt made by the sea.
Real Oyster Cult will deliver an oyster bar experience to folks in the U.S., curating seasonal, fresh oysters from more than 100 farms across North America, including shellfish and caviar via their app and website.
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Talisker also partnered with actor and writer Peter Gadiot to help inspire folks to reconnect with the natural world. “I couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Talisker, a brand that resonates deeply with my love for the untamed beauty of nature. It’s a privilege for me to commemorate the launch of Talisker 30 Year Old, a whisky that embodies the essence of time-honored craftsmanship,” Gadiot said.
Talisker 30 Year Old distiller’s notes:
- ABV: 49.6%
- SRP: $1,099.99 USD
- CASK TYPE: American oak
- BOTTLING YEAR: 2022
- ANNUAL RELEASE VOLUME: 3,195 bottles globally, 561 bottles U.S.
Nose: Orchard fruits, waxy red apples, white pepper, cinder toffee and a subtle creaminess. Tropical fruits, cocoa nibs and a beach bonfire.
Taste: A smokiness on the palate, with chili pepper and a gentle salinity, apple and pear, smoldering embers, and notes of spicy oak.
Finish: A lingering warmth, with a peppery and cinnamon tingle alongside notes of ripe fruit, roasted hazelnut and a hint of vanilla.
The Talisker 30 Year Old is available online via ReserveBar.com, Drizly.com or the Drizly app. For more information on Talisker, check out www.malts.com.
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