✦ Neatly Summary

Talisker 1978 / 40 Year Old / Bodega Series Island Whisky is a from Talisker (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — sherried, smokey, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Talisker's inaugural Bodega Series entry marries five sherry butts previously used for Delgado Zuleta's award-winning amontillado, imparting depth to this 1978-vintage 40-year-old. The combination of Talisker's volcanic character with extended sherry influence creates layers of dark fruit, maritime spice, and subtle sweetness. Rich, warming texture with a long finish balancing smoke and oxidative complexity. A collector's expression that showcases how sherry cask maturation evolves Skye's most distinctive distillery character.

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