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Talisker 18 years Single Malt

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(25)€140Scotland, Island, Single Malt

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Talisker has stood beside Loch Harport on the Isle of Skye since 1830, the island's oldest working distillery. Eighteen years in oak give this malt a deep, settled character. It carries a coastal brine and a soft medicinal smoke that feels woven into the spirit. Underneath sits warm caramel, brown sugar and honey, with a thread of orange and cherry. The distillery cools its spirit through old worm tub condensers. That keeps the whisky oily and full, so each flavour lands with weight. Pour it neat and let it breathe. The years of age reward a slow, patient sip.

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Talisker

Talisker is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It was founded in 1830 and is the oldest distillery on the island. The distillery is situated on the shores of Loch Harport, with views of the Cuillin mountain range. Talisker produces a range of single malt whiskies, including the Talisker 10 Year Old, Talisker Skye, Talisker Storm, and Talisker Port Ruighe. The whiskies are known for their distinctive smoky flavour, which comes from the peat used to smoke the barley during the malting process. The distillery uses traditional methods of whisky production, including floor malting, wooden washbacks, and copper pot stills. The water used in the production process comes from the nearby Cnoc nan Speireag (Hawk Hill) spring.

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About the Talisker 18 years Single Malt

Talisker 18 years Single Malt is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Talisker distillery on the Isle of Skye. The distillery lies in Scotland. This is an Island whisky shaped by sea air and time. It rests in oak for a full eighteen years before bottling. The result is rich, layered and quietly powerful. The distillery sits on the shore at Carbost, founded back in 1830. For nearly two centuries it was the only working distillery on Skye. Talisker still cools its new spirit through worm tub condensers, an older method that keeps the whisky heavy and oily. That texture is a signature you can taste in every glass. In 2007 the Talisker 18 years Single Malt earned a major honour. It was named Best Single Malt in the World at the World Whiskies Awards. The character here is deep and balanced. Coastal brine meets a soft medicinal smoke that runs through the spirit. Around it sit notes of caramel, brown sugar and honey. Charred oak adds grip, while cherry, orange and a touch of citrus lift the finish. There is even a hint of cream and fresh fruit beneath the peaty edge. Bottled at 45.8 percent, this malt has body and warmth without harshness. The long maturation rounds off the smoke and lets the sweeter flavours come forward. It drinks best neat, in a glass that lets the aromas gather. A few quiet minutes open it up further. This is a whisky for unhurried evenings and slow conversation. For anyone exploring aged Island single malt Scotch whisky, the Talisker distillery offers one of Skye's most rewarding bottles.