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Talisker 57 North

malty spicy
4.2
(5)€140Scotland, Island, Single Malt

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The name carries two meanings at once. Fifty-seven degrees north is the latitude that runs through Skye, Talisker's wild island home. It is also the strength in the bottle, a full 57 percent. Nothing here is held back. This is the maritime Talisker character turned up loud, with no age statement to soften the edges. You get campfire smoke, a lemon-zest lift and the famous wave of black pepper that builds and lingers. Brine drifts through it all, like sea spray off the loch. Take it neat and brace for a powerful, salty hit.

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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 57 North

Talisker 57 North is a single malt Scotch whisky made on the Isle of Skye. Off the rugged west coast of Scotland. Talisker sits on the shore of Loch Harport, the island's distillery for nearly two centuries. The name says everything you need to know. Fifty-seven degrees north is the line of latitude that crosses Skye. It is also the bottling strength, a hefty 57 percent. This is full-throttle island whisky. There is no age statement here. Instead the focus falls on raw power and that unmistakable coastal character. Think of it as the classic Talisker profile, amplified and bottled without compromise. The nose opens with campfire smoke and a bright twist of citrus. Lemon zest cuts through the peat. On the palate the smoke deepens, joined by a flicker of dark chocolate sweetness. Then comes the black pepper, the signature Talisker kick that builds across the tongue. Brine runs underneath it all, a clear nod to the sea air that drifts through the warehouses. The finish is long, oily and warming, tingling with that peppery heat. At this strength the spirit rewards a little patience. Sip it neat to feel the full force. A few drops of water open it up and soften the edges, without dulling the intensity. Talisker 57 North suits drinkers who already love smoky, maritime malts and want them stronger. It is bold, briny and built for people who like their whisky to push back. Few island drams deliver this much punch with such honest, salt-laced character.