What if a whisky could channel the power of the ocean tides? For this 8-year-old expression, plunge into oceanic wilderness. A world of flavour lies beneath that signature maritime smoke. Experience the underlying notes unleashed by stone-spun casks.
To create this Talisker single malt, Talisker polished the original layers in a whisky barrel with rocks and water, utilising an old stone-spun techniques not seen in whisky production before. These casks are then lightly re-toasted, allowing fruity and vanilla characters to rise up. Selected from whiskies of rumbling smoke, underlying flavours pierce through. Waves of pear and apple emerge alongside blades of seaweed, pepper and spice.
Nose:
Fresh, faintly maritime, with sea breezes, rockpools and oyster shells, on an earthy, mineral base with a hint of sphagnum moss. A little water develops the maritime notes and calms the spice.
Palate:
Very smooth, mouth-filling and creamy in texture, with abundant peppery spice. Lightly drying overall, with a fruity hint of apple & pear. At reduced strength, the increased saltiness and minerality contrast beautifully with more controlled peppery spice.
Finish:
Lengthy, developing plenty of Talisker spiciness, with a Sichuan-pepper mouth-cooling effect in the aftertaste that increases with a dash of water.
What's in the box
1 x Talisker 8 Year Old
