Talisker 30 Years Single Malt - Scotch Whisky

Talisker, Highland (Scotland), 30 years of age, Single Malt Scotch Whisky

€810.00 €900.00
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SP_130
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Tasting notes for the Talisker 30 Y Single Malt - Scotch Whisky

  • EYE: The amber hue of the Talisker 30 Years Old dazzles us with its shin and deep golden reflections. When observed in the glass, it evokes the richness of an adventure aged with care.
  • NOSE: The initial inhalations reveal a rich and complex bouquet. Notes of peat smoke and iodine, characteristic of Talisker, intertwine with nuances of honey, dried fruits, and noble wood. The ensemble evokes a perfect harmony between the power of time and the finesse of aromas.
  • MOUTH: The silky texture unveils evolved and balanced flavors. The peat persists, enveloping the palate with its distinctive maritime character. Touches of vanilla, almond, caramel, and black pepper bring additional complexity, while woody notes remind us of the aging process in oak casks.

 

In short: This 30 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky made by Talisker has that very typical Scottish style. This whisky, which has spent thirty years slowly aging in a barrel, is getting rarer to find nowadays, as the number of bottles produced is pretty low. Its golden hue, spicy nose, and complex palate make it an exceptional sensory experience. Pair this precious elixir with fresh oysters to accentuate its delicate salinity, pan-seared foie gras to highlight its sweet nuances, squares of dark chocolate with fleur de sel to contrast with its power, fresh figs for a touch of sweetness, and aged blue cheese to intensify its complex aromas.

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_130

Data sheet

Format
70 cl
% vol.
48,5 %
Packing
Individual case
Origin
Highland, Scotland
Type
Scotch
Maturation
30 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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