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
- Talisker's 2021 Special Release is an 8-year-old matured in heavily peated refill casks, delivering bold peat and smoke alongside mouth-watering fruit notes. From Skye's coastal distillery, this young expression carries the distillery's signature maritime intensity.
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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.
Talisker's 2021 Special Release is an 8-year-old matured in heavily peated refill casks, delivering bold peat and smoke alongside mouth-watering fruit notes. From Skye's coastal distillery, this young expression carries the distillery's signature maritime intensity.
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