TALISKER 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 45.8% - Old Bottling

A much-loved expression from the Isle of Skye, Talisker 18 Year Old is widely regarded as one of the finest aged single malts in the distillery’s history. This old bottling (pre-2021) has become increasingly hard to find, sought after by collectors for its deeper complexity and classic Talisker character — a perfect harmony of maritime smoke, sweet fruit and peppery spice. Matured for 18 years in a combination of American and European oak casks and bottled at 45.8%, this earlier release captures the distillery’s rugged coastal style with exceptional finesse.

Country: Scotland

Region: Island (Isle of Skye)

Distillery: Talisker Distillery, Carbost, Isle of Skye

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Age: 18 Year Old

ABV: 45.8%

Maturation: Matured in a mix of American and European oak casks, delivering a refined balance of coastal smoke, orchard fruit and spice.

Size: 70cl

Old Bottling — Hard to Find

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Elegant layers of maritime smoke, ripe stone fruits and sweet malt. Hints of orange zest, sea spray, vanilla and warm oak spice develop with time.

Palate: Rich, silky and beautifully balanced. Flavours of honeyed malt, ripe pear, dried apricot and gentle sherry sweetness intertwine with Talisker’s signature black pepper warmth, coastal saltiness and soft peat smoke.

Finish: Long, warming and sophisticated. Notes of spiced oak, smoky embers, dried fruit and maritime minerality linger gracefully.

About the Distillery:

Founded in 1830 on the shores of Loch Harport, Talisker Distillery is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye and is celebrated for its powerful maritime character. Crafted using traditional worm-tub condensers, tall copper stills and peated malt, Talisker’s spirit is renowned for its signature combination of peppery spice, coastal salinity and gentle smoke. The wild landscape surrounding the distillery infuses every drop with a sense of rugged island purity, earning Talisker a reputation as one of Scotland’s most distinctive and evocative single malts.

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