Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.7%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £120
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Citric, Oily
- Description
- Island distilleries give us 'Smokey' and 'Fresh Fruit' profiles that strongly resonate. This Talisker 8 Year Old, with its hefty 59.7% ABV, offers a sip that many rate as 4.5 stars out of 5. At £120, hard to say without tasting it if it's a gamble or a cherished find.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is a 8-year-old single malt from Talisker (Island, Scotland), bottled at 59.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, citric, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Island distilleries give us 'Smokey' and 'Fresh Fruit' profiles that strongly resonate. This Talisker 8 Year Old, with its hefty 59.7% ABV, offers a sip that many rate as 4.5 stars out of 5. At £120, hard to say without tasting it if it's a gamble or a cherished find.
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