Talisker Aged 15 Years 2019 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml      ABV: %      Age: 15 Years      Country: Scotland

Talisker distillery is an Island single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Carbost, Scotland on the Isle of Skye.

This Scottish West Coast distillery is operated by Diageo who also own distilleries such as Lagavulin, Cardhu, Cragganmore, Mortlach and many more. The distillery was founded in 1830 but rebuilt in 1880. The malted barley used in production comes from Muir of Ord and Talisker has an unusual feature, swan neck lye pipes. A loop in the pipes takes the vapour from the stills to the worm tubs so some of the alcohol already condenses before it reaches the cooler. It then runs back into the stills and is distilled again. Talisker now has an output of three and a half million litres of spirit per annum.

This very tasty Talisker has ben matured in freshly charred American oak Hogshead barrels for 15 years. With coastal notes and a theme of ‘Rare By Nature’ this is truly a great find and well worth a dram or two.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Antiseptic clothes, cereals and toasted grains, raw crushed cashew nuts drizzled with warm caramel. Cracked black pepper and peat smoke.

Taste: Great mouthfeel, really oily and luscious. Cherries and allspice, raisins and sultanas, peaches and grapefruit.

Finish: Long and fruity with slight smokey punches