Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.7%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £92.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Toasted, Vanilla, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- Talisker's eight-year-old special release employs an unusual finishing technique: casks whose char layers were polished away by rocks and water, then lightly re-toasted. This Skye single malt balances the distillery's signature peppery intensity with refined oak subtlety, creating a lighter profile than standard Talisker while retaining its briny maritime character. Bottled at 58.7% ABV, it's a technical expression for those curious about cask innovation.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is a 8-year-old single malt from Talisker (Island, Scotland), bottled at 58.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, toasted, vanilla, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Talisker's eight-year-old special release employs an unusual finishing technique: casks whose char layers were polished away by rocks and water, then lightly re-toasted. This Skye single malt balances the distillery's signature peppery intensity with refined oak subtlety, creating a lighter profile than standard Talisker while retaining its briny maritime character. Bottled at 58.7% ABV, it's a technical expression for those curious about cask innovation.
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