Talisker 8 Years Special Release 2021 - Scotch Whisky

Talisker, Highland (Scotland), 8 years of age, Single Malt Scotch Whisky

€67.50
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Tasting notes for the Talisker 8 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Special Release 2021

  • EYE: The golden hue of this Talisker 8 Years Special Release 2021 captivates the eye with a dazzling brilliance, foreshadowing the intensity of its character. Fine and persistent legs glide along the glass, attesting to its concentration.
  • NOSE: This whisky unveils a rich and complex nose, where the maritime and slightly smoky notes characteristic of Talisker intertwine with aromas of black pepper, orange zest, and delicate peat. Hints of vanilla and oak reveal its eight-year maturation in casks, creating a captivating olfactory symphony.
  • MOUTH: The Talisker 8 Years delivers an explosion of saline flavors, accompanied by a distinctive peppery warmth. Notes of almond, licorice, and dark chocolate gradually emerge, creating a superbly balanced palate. The silky texture gives way to a persistent and smoky finish, characteristic of the Isle of Skye.

 

In short: This Talisker 8 Years Special Release 2021 embodies the robust and maritime spirit of the distillery. The youthfulness of its eight years harmoniously blends with the complexity of flavors, offering an experience that will delight fans of peaty and salty whiskies. Although already balanced, this whisky can continue to mature for several more years. Pair this Talisker with fresh oysters, intense blue cheese, smoked salmon, caramelized dried fruits, or dark chocolate truffles.

Other cuvées from this distillery: Talisker Distillers Edition, Talisker Storm, Talisker Skye, Talisker Port Ruighe, Talisker Port Ruighe: One For The Sea, Talisker 8 Year Old Special Release, Talisker 44-Year-Old: Forests Of The Deep, Talisker 30 Year Old, Talisker 25 Year Old, Talisker 18 Year Old, Talisker 15 Year Old Special Release, Talisker 11 Year Old Special Release, Talisker 10 Year Old...

Product Details
SP_122

Data sheet

Format
70 cl
% vol.
59,7 %
Packing
Individual case
Origin
Highland, Scotland
Type
Scotch
Maturation
8 years
Distillery
Talisker
Subtype
Single Malt
Producer: Talisker
Talisker

A legacy of whisky

 

Founded in 1830, Talisker is a distillery located in Carbost, on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is the only whisky distillery present on this island. After a difficult start due to successive bankruptcies, it was bought in 1925 by a group of assemblers, Distillers Company Ltd. This new owner broke free from the local tradition of triple distillation in 1928 to replace it with the more usual double distillation.

In November 1960, a fire destroyed the still room; the distillery was rebuilt retaining some elements of traditional distillation: wooden washbacks, as well as a system of condensers located outside the buildings (one of the few things that survived the fire). These serpentine-shaped condensers, immersed in wooden vats, allow a slower and more regular cooling of the alcohol vapors and play an important role in the oily character of the Talisker.

Today, the Talisker whisky distillery belongs to the Diageo company and is part of the Classic Malts line of spirits. In 2007, a special 12-year-old Talisker edition was put on the market, initially reserved for "Friends of Classic Malts". This single malt is also used for Johnnie Walker Green Label, White Horse and Drambuie liqueur blends.

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