Talisker 1956 / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Island Whisky
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £3500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail's 1956 vintage of Talisker, bottled in the 1980s with its distinctive black label, preserves a rare snapshot of the distillery's post-war spirit. Nearly three decades of maturation have mellowed the distillery's fierce pepper and smoke into a more rounded, complex profile with underlying sweetness and maritime minerality. The texture is warming and dry, with a persistent smoky finish. A historic bottling for those interested in how Talisker has evolved.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Talisker 1956 / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Island Whisky is a from Talisker (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Gordon & MacPhail's 1956 vintage of Talisker, bottled in the 1980s with its distinctive black label, preserves a rare snapshot of the distillery's post-war spirit. Nearly three decades of maturation have mellowed the distillery's fierce pepper and smoke into a more rounded, complex profile with underlying sweetness and maritime minerality. The texture is warming and dry, with a persistent smoky finish. A historic bottling for those interested in how Talisker has evolved.
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