Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.8%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £499
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- Talisker's 2021 release matured for 25 years primarily in American oak hogsheads with some European oak refill, showcasing the Island distillery's ability to age gracefully while retaining peppery character. The extended maturation rounds Talisker's signature smoke and maritime spice into more nuanced, layered expressions supported by vanilla and warming oak influence. This substantial age statement suits those ready to explore how Skye's most distinctive distillery evolves across decades.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) is a 25-year-old single malt from Talisker (Island, Scotland), bottled at 45.8% ABV. Rated 5.0/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, old wood, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Talisker's 2021 release matured for 25 years primarily in American oak hogsheads with some European oak refill, showcasing the Island distillery's ability to age gracefully while retaining peppery character. The extended maturation rounds Talisker's signature smoke and maritime spice into more nuanced, layered expressions supported by vanilla and warming oak influence. This substantial age statement suits those ready to explore how Skye's most distinctive distillery evolves across decades.
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