Talisker Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, | 70cl | 45.8% vol

The Talisker family all have a peated, smoky flavour. This quality comes from the peat burned during the malting process and carries on it the salted smoke of an island battered by wind and waves. Beneath the smoke you’ll find soft fruits and cereal notes, with a distinctive peppery finishSkye is a fresher, brighter cousin to the Talisker 10 Year Old, with fresh citrus bursts and underlying sweetness, matured in a combination of refill and toasted American oak casks for depth of flavour. To learn more and for a guided tasting experience, just ask Alexa ‘open Talisker tasting’.

SKU: 762412

Volume: 70cl

ABV: 45.8%

AROMA

The first glorious citrus sweetness of fresh oranges develops into soft mango. Maritime air with seaweed, driftwood, and salt continue under.

APPEARANCE

Bright 18 carat gold with polished copper lights.

PALATE

Soft and sweet at first, coating and tongue tingling, with light smoke. Quickly becomes more pungent and savoury with a hot spiciness.

FINISH

Drier and of medium-length, with a lasting, smooth aftertaste, in which light peaty burnt embers can be found.

A bit of history

Founded by the intrepid MacAskill brothers, Talisker 10 Year Old has been produced since 1830 at the oldest distillery on the rugged, yet beautiful Isle of Skye in Scotland. Its unique smell and taste instantly connects you to its maritime home.

Interesting facts

It’s double-distilled which gives it the rich, deep character, embodying the maritime characteristics of a coastal whisky and then aged for a minimum of 10 years in American oak casks."