Talisker 1956 / Bot.1970s / Gordon & MacPhail Island Whisky
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £3500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail's 1970s bottling of 1956 Talisker offers a rare window into the distillery's character from over 60 years ago, matured for roughly 14 years in wood before independent release. The spirit carries Talisker's unmistakable peppery punch alongside more delicate notes of dried fruit and soft oak, with the patina of age evident in a slightly drying, austere finish. This is a whisky for historians and serious collectors seeking a taste of Scotch whisky's pre-commercial era.
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Talisker 1956 / Bot.1970s / Gordon & MacPhail Island Whisky is a from Talisker (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, kippery, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Gordon & MacPhail's 1970s bottling of 1956 Talisker offers a rare window into the distillery's character from over 60 years ago, matured for roughly 14 years in wood before independent release. The spirit carries Talisker's unmistakable peppery punch alongside more delicate notes of dried fruit and soft oak, with the patina of age evident in a slightly drying, austere finish. This is a whisky for historians and serious collectors seeking a taste of Scotch whisky's pre-commercial era.
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