Bottle Information
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask: #12657
Cask Type: refill hogshead
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Talisker 8 Year Old 2008 vintage Island single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill hogshead #12657 bottled June 2016 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask series. 151 bottles.
Talisker
Talisker Distillery was established at Carbost on the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland in 1830. Soaking up its own reflection from Loch Harport one day yet fending off North Atlantic gales the next. Talisker is a Scottish Islands malt whisky distillery equipped with five stills and has retained its traditional five round wooden worm tubs. Visitors are welcome at the distillery visitor centre where tours of Talisker Distillery are available.
Nose. Vanilla tablet, apples, toffee, rhubarb, sweet peat.
Palate. Creamy sweet peat, peppery, caramel, honey & almonds.
Finish. Long, sweet and lingering with a nutty and smoky aftertaste.
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Talisker
Talisker Distillery, founded in 1830 by brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, is located at Carbost on the stunning Isle of Skye. Nestled by Loch Harport, it reflects serene landscapes while enduring the rugged North Atlantic gales. This Islands malt whisky distillery boasts five stills and retains its traditional five round wooden worm tubs, ensuring its signature character. Talisker offers a celebrated range of official bottlings, including the iconic Talisker 10 Year Old and Distillers Edition, complemented by sought-after independent releases like Secret Stills and Old Malt Cask, showcasing its rich whisky heritage.
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