Talisker 8 Year Old - 1980s
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.8%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £799
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- A bottling from the 1980s, this Talisker 8 Year Old captures the character of the Isle of Skye's distinctive peated single malt in its vintage presentation and classic Talisker profile of pepper, smoke, and maritime influence.
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Talisker 8 Year Old - 1980s is a 8-year-old single malt from Talisker (Island, Scotland), bottled at 45.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A bottling from the 1980s, this Talisker 8 Year Old captures the character of the Isle of Skye's distinctive peated single malt in its vintage presentation and classic Talisker profile of pepper, smoke, and maritime influence.
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