Talisker 12 Year Old - Friends of the Classic Malts
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.8%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Citric, Oily
- Description
- Talisker's 12-year-old deepens the distillery's signature maritime character with additional layers of dried fruit and spice from sherry maturation. Bottled at 45.8% ABV, this retains the peppery, volcanic intensity Islay whisky drinkers expect, with a warming finish.
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Talisker 12 Year Old - Friends of the Classic Malts is a 12-year-old single malt from Talisker (Island, Scotland), bottled at 45.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, citric, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Talisker's 12-year-old deepens the distillery's signature maritime character with additional layers of dried fruit and spice from sherry maturation. Bottled at 45.8% ABV, this retains the peppery, volcanic intensity Islay whisky drinkers expect, with a warming finish.
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