Talisker 18 Years Old (Bottling 2011)
The Only Single Malt Scotch Whisky From the Isle of Skye
The 2011 Talisker 18 Years Old is a beautiful expression of the rugged nature of the Scottish Isle of Skye. This whisky combines Talisker's characteristic maritime and lightly smoky style with an exceptional elegance and depth that only long maturation can offer.
Nose
An inviting aroma of ripe citrus fruits, dried apricots, and honey is beautifully interwoven with soft peat smoke, sea salt, and a fresh sea breeze. In the background, notes of vanilla, oak, leather, and a subtle spiciness of black pepper develop.
Taste
Full and silky with a perfect balance between sweet and savory. Flavors of toffee, dark honey, and candied fruit combine with juicy orange, roasted nuts, and dark chocolate. Talisker's characteristic peppery spiciness builds slowly, supported by soft smoke, briny minerality, and a refined influence of oak.
Finish
Long, warming, and impressively complex. The smoke remains subtly present while notes of sea salt, pepper, cocoa, and a hint of licorice slowly fade. An elegant, layered finish that invites the next sip.
Character
The 2011 Talisker 18 Years Old is considered by many whisky enthusiasts to be one of the distillery's finest expressions. It offers Talisker's robust, maritime identity, but with exceptional smoothness, complexity, and refinement. A whisky to savor quietly and discover new aromas and flavors time and again.
| Alcohol: | 45.8 % |
| Volume: | 70cl |
| Bottled in: | 2011 |
| Bottle Code: | L1244CM000 |
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