Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.4%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- On the windswept Island, Talisker brings an 8-year-old single malt. Community tags say it's 'Smokey' and 'Kippery', reflecting its maritime roots. Priced at £299, the cost suggests either a rare find or an overvalued dram. Scotland's climate stamps its unmistakable mark on this release.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is a 8-year-old single malt from Talisker (Island, Scotland), bottled at 59.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, kippery, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
On the windswept Island, Talisker brings an 8-year-old single malt. Community tags say it's 'Smokey' and 'Kippery', reflecting its maritime roots. Priced at £299, the cost suggests either a rare find or an overvalued dram. Scotland's climate stamps its unmistakable mark on this release.
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