Talisker
Whisky Skye Single Malt 0.7L
| Size | 0,70 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 45.8% by volume |
| Area | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Aging | No age statement; matured in toasted American oak casks and, to a lesser extent, in refill casks (used for a second time). |
- Origin: Single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Skye with a maritime profile
- Distillation: Triple-distilled in the Irish tradition for a smoother, more rounded palate
- Maturation: No age statement; matured in toasted American oak with some refill casks
- Aroma: Notes of apricot, pear, orange, vanilla and toasted oak with a hint of sea breeze
- Taste & finish: Peat smoke, ginger, pepper and honeyed apple with a briny coastal finish
Description
What kind of spirit is this
Talisker Skye Single Malt is a maritime Scotch whisky with an alcohol content of 45.8%. Boasting a light amber colour, it delivers a smooth yet assertive structure, balancing warming spice with profound peaty smoke. The aroma reveals a blend of apricot, pear and orange, with vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, honey and apple soften the robust ginger and pepper, leading to its signature savoury coastal finish.
Where it originates
Originating from the rugged Isle of Skye in Scotland, this whisky is deeply shaped by its maritime environment. The island provides local peat used to smoke the barley, laying the foundation for the spirit’s aromatic profile. Water drawn from a spring flowing over peat deposits imparts a natural earthiness. Throughout maturation, the constant sea breeze imbues the liquid with a distinctive briny coastal note, reflecting its native landscape.
How it is produced
Production begins with malted barley carefully smoked using local peat. Following fermentation, the spirit undergoes a triple distillation inspired by Irish methods, a technique chosen to achieve a softer and smoother profile. The whisky matures primarily in toasted American oak casks, supported by a small proportion of refill casks. This precise wood management integrates the sweetness of vanilla and oak with the distillery’s peppery spice and maritime salinity.
History and interesting facts
Launched in 2015 as a tribute to its rugged native island, Talisker Skye captures the untamed maritime spirit of Scotland. Introduced to replace the classic 10-year-old expression, this single malt undergoes a unique triple distillation to achieve an exceptionally smoother character.
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14 -16 °C
Founded in 1830 near the town of Carbost by Brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskills, and with total despair of the local pastor who preached against drinking ills, Talisker limped into the 80s of the nineteenth century when he passed into the hands of Roderick Kemp and Alexander Grigor Allen who invested a substantial amount of money to renovate and refurbish the distillery.
Kemp eventually won for his share of Talisker, with the sale money bought a small (at that time) distillery, the Macallan. Allen took control of the entire company in co-ownership with Sir Dailuaine, founding Dailuaine-Talisker Distilleries Ltd. During the same period, the distillery buildings were expanded and finally a pier was built.
In 1960, the distillery was frozen by a serious accident that almost led to its closure. Someone forgot to close the doors of one of the wash still, causing the boiling distillate to escape that in contact with the glowing coal underneath caught fire disastrous fire. The factory was forced to close and managed to reopen only in 1972 when the black olives were replaced with other identical, but with the inner steam coil. Read more
| Name | Talisker Whisky Skye Single Malt 0.7L |
|---|---|
| Type | Scotch Whisky |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 45.8% by volume |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | Scotland |
| Vendor | Talisker |
| Story | History and interesting facts Launched in 2015 as a tribute to its rugged native island, Talisker Skye captures the untamed maritime spirit of Scotland. Introduced to replace the classic 10-year-old expression, this single malt undergoes a unique triple distillation to achieve an exceptionally smoother character. |
| Origin | Isle of Skye, Scotland |
| Climate | Maritime |
| Production technique | Triple distillation in the Irish style; peat-smoked malt (peated) |
| Aging | No age statement; matured in toasted American oak casks and, to a lesser extent, in refill casks (used for a second time). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |