Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.1%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Toasted, Leathery
- Description
- Talisker's 1985 distillate matured for 27 years in refill American oak, retaining the Islay island distillery's signature peppery, maritime character. Bottled at cask strength in 2013 as part of Diageo's limited Special Releases—only 3,000 numbered bottles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) is a 27-year-old single malt from Talisker (Island, Scotland), bottled at 56.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, old wood, toasted, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Talisker's 1985 distillate matured for 27 years in refill American oak, retaining the Islay island distillery's signature peppery, maritime character. Bottled at cask strength in 2013 as part of Diageo's limited Special Releases—only 3,000 numbered bottles.
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