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
- Talisker's 8-year-old harks back to the distillery's classic bottling style from the 1970s and 1980s, matured entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. This 2018 Special Release from the Isle of Skye hits 59.4% ABV, preserving the distillery's signature peppery, smoky character with a youthful vibrancy.
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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.
Talisker's 8-year-old harks back to the distillery's classic bottling style from the 1970s and 1980s, matured entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. This 2018 Special Release from the Isle of Skye hits 59.4% ABV, preserving the distillery's signature peppery, smoky character with a youthful vibrancy.
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