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Talisker Whisky

At the edge of the sea on the Isle of Skye, where waves crash against the rocks, Talisker has distilled since 1830. The whisky's famous peppery smoke is the very flavour of western Scotland.

  • Talisker 10 Year Old 100cl bottle with an illustrated map of Skye on the label
    Item no.: 505956-305687-12

    There was a time when Talisker 10 Year Old came in 100cl bottles carrying an illustrated map of Skye on the label - built for large bars and export markets where a standard 70cl didn't go far enough. This "Map" edition is one of the surviving examples.

    Expert Description

    Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version 1 Map is a 100cl Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The label dates from an earlier design period, when Talisker used a map motif of Skye on some of its larger bottles.

    The 100cl format was common for bar and export use, but is rarer to come across today, since most Talisker releases are sold in 70cl. The whisky itself is the same classic 10 Year Old, just in an older and larger format.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is powerful with smoke, sea salt and citrus, backed by a deep sweetness and a hint of pepper foreshadowing the fullness to come.

    Palate

    The palate is rich and warm, with smoke, salt and citrus up front and a peppery edge building towards an intense, spicy middle.

    Finish

    The finish is long and lingering, with a distinct touch of pepper that stays well after the last sip.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 100 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Edition: Old Version, Map label 100cl
    EAN no.: 5000281003641

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

    Investment Potential

    Medium - the 100cl Map label format is rarer than the standard 70cl, which typically makes it more sought after among collectors of older Talisker releases.

    Did You Know?

    100cl bottles carrying the map motif were mainly distributed to travel retail and export markets, which makes them less common to come across in the Danish market today.

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    • 1pcs.
      536,00EUR
  • Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version bottle with an earlier label design
    Item no.: 222322-228

    Before 2012, Talisker 10 Year Old looked different on the shelf. This bottle predates the redesign most people know today - a small time capsule for anyone collecting Talisker's packaging history.

    Note: Light wear on the box/bottle.

    Expert Description

    Talisker 10 Year Old Isle of Skye Old Version Pre-2012 is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The whisky inside is the same classic 10 Year Old, but the bottle carries the label used before the distillery's packaging redesign around 2012.

    For a collector, it's exactly this kind of detail that turns an otherwise familiar bottle into something interesting - a chance to own an earlier edition of a whisky still produced today, just with a different look.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose offers smoke, sea salt and citrus, with an underlying sweetness and a hint of pepper foreshadowing the power to come in the palate.

    Palate

    The palate is powerful and warming, with smoke, salt and citrus up front, while the sweetness balances a clear, spicy peppery edge.

    Finish

    The finish is intense and fairly long, with a lingering pepper note drifting into a lightly salty close.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Edition: Old Version, pre-2012

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

    Investment Potential

    Medium - a discontinued label version of an otherwise active core release, which typically draws moderate interest from collectors of Talisker's packaging history.

    Did You Know?

    Talisker updated its packaging around 2012 as part of a wider visual overhaul across several of Diageo's Classic Malts, which makes bottles from before that period a small marker in time.

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    • 1pcs.
      160,75EUR
  • Talisker 10 Year Old bottle against a maritime cliff backdrop
    Item no.: 22227865404-3

    Not many whiskies can taste of the sea without ever having sat in it. Talisker 10 Year Old has made that its trademark for decades, and it is still the bottle most people picture the moment someone says "Talisker".

    Expert Description

    Talisker 10 Year Old is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. It is the distillery's flagship and one of the original six Classic Malts, a series UDV (now Diageo) put together in 1988 to showcase Scotland's different regional styles.

    The colour is a shining gold, and the whisky carries a depth and intensity that has made it a standing reference for what an island whisky from Skye should taste like. Since 2021 the bottle comes in packaging where both the glass and the box are 99.8% recyclable.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose offers smoke, sea salt and citrus, with a sweetness that keeps the saltiness in check. There's also a hint of black pepper hinting at the bite to come.

    Palate

    The palate is powerful and warming, with smoke, sea salt and citrus up front, backed by a pleasant sweetness. The pepper appears along the way, giving the whisky its signature bite.

    Finish

    The finish is intense and fairly long, with a distinct touch of pepper that lingers well after the last sip.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    EAN no.: 5000281005416

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

    Did You Know?

    For more than 180 years Talisker was the only distillery on Skye, and the name actually comes from the estate of the same name near Carbost, not from the village itself.

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    • 1pcs.
      60,25EUR
  • Talisker 10 Year Old 100cl bottle with a 1980s Map Label
    Item no.: 505956-807534-817

    Some bottles have sat on a shelf longer than most of us have been driving. This Talisker 10 Year Old dates from the 1980s, when the label still carried the classic "Map Label" motif, and the 100cl format makes it a genuine rarity today.

    Expert Description

    Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version Map Label 100cl is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the 1980s, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. "Map Label" refers to the illustrated map of Skye that decorated Talisker's labels in this era, before several design changes through the 90s, 2000s and 2012 changed the look.

    The 100cl format was common in the export and bar market of the period, but is rare to find today, especially combined with a bottle that is genuinely over 40 years old. The whisky itself is the same powerful 10 Year Old, just from a time when Talisker looked markedly different on the shelf.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is powerful and classic Talisker, with smoke, sea salt and citrus, backed by a deep sweetness typical of whisky that has been left standing for a long time after bottling.

    Palate

    The palate is rich and warming, with smoke, salt and citrus up front and a peppery edge building throughout.

    Finish

    The finish is long and intense, with a lingering pepper note and a lightly salty close.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 100 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Edition: Old Version, Map Label, 1980s

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

    Investment Potential

    High - a genuine 1980s vintage in the rare 100cl format with the classic Map Label, making it one of the more remarkable older Talisker bottles to find today.

    Did You Know?

    The "Map Label" era was one of the earliest in which Talisker printed an illustrated map of Skye directly on the label, long before the distillery's current, more minimalist design.

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    • 1pcs.
      536,00EUR
  • Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version bottle without a tax band on the cork
    Item no.: 505956-498796-169-70

    A tax band is really just a small strip of paper across the cork - but its absence tells a story about where a bottle originally came from. This Talisker 10 Year Old is an Old Version without the Danish tax band, most likely brought in through a different channel than standard Danish retail.

    Note: This release has no Danish tax band.

    Expert Description

    Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version without tax band is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The whisky is identical to the classic 10 Year Old, but the bottle lacks the Danish tax band normally placed across the cork on bottles sold through the Danish duty system.

    That makes it a slightly different edition for the collector, without changing what's in the bottle - the smoke, salt and pepper are still the same signature Talisker has always been known for.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose offers smoke, sea salt and citrus, with a sweetness that keeps things balanced and a hint of pepper foreshadowing the palate's later edge.

    Palate

    The palate is powerful and warming, with smoke, sea salt and citrus up front, backed by a pleasant sweetness and a clear peppery edge.

    Finish

    The finish is intense and fairly long, with a touch of pepper that stays well after the last sip.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Edition: Old Version, no tax band
    EAN no.: 5000281005416

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

    Investment Potential

    Medium - a discontinued label version without a tax band, which makes it a slightly different variant for collectors of Talisker's older editions.

    Did You Know?

    The Danish tax band on spirits bottles is historically a duty stamp, and its absence typically signals that a bottle originally entered the country through a different distribution route than standard Danish wholesale.

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    • 1pcs.
      134,00EUR
  • Talisker Dark Storm 100cl bottle against a dark wave motif
    Item no.: 22227865555

    If Talisker Storm is a strong wind out of the west, Dark Storm is that same storm after it has picked up speed over open water. This 100cl bottling matures in heavily charred casks and heads in a deeper, darker direction than its smaller sibling.

    Note: This release has been discontinued from Talisker's core range.

    Expert Description

    Talisker Dark Storm is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in heavily charred American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. It has been discontinued from the distillery's core range, but builds on the same base recipe as Talisker Storm.

    The heavy charring of the casks gives a deeper, smokier character than the standard Storm, without losing the distillery's salty, peppery core. The 100cl size makes it a natural bottle for sharing, or for anyone wanting more whisky per bottle.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is sweet with butterscotch and honey, followed by briny, salty notes and a distinct smokiness that builds towards the end.

    Palate

    The palate offers vanilla and butterscotch sweetness sliding into sea salt and seaweed, with an earthy, faintly nutty edge.

    Finish

    The finish closes salty and smoky, with a warm, lingering note of charred wood.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker Dark Storm
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 100 CL
    Cask type: Heavily charred American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    EAN no.: 5000281033631

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Sweet · Nutty · Full-bodied

    Investment Potential

    Medium - discontinued from Talisker's core range, which typically raises interest among collectors wanting one of the remaining bottles of this specific cask treatment.

    Did You Know?

    Dark Storm used the heaviest cask charring Talisker had ever applied to a standing release, and the distillery itself described its smoke level as the most intense in the range.

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    • 1pcs.
      100,50EUR
  • Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version bottle with a pre-2005 label
    Item no.: 505956-498796-300

    Some bottles become interesting not because they were rare to begin with, but because they've grown rare with time. This Talisker 10 Year Old predates the 2005 label redesign and is now one of the older editions rarely seen on a regular shelf.

    Expert Description

    Talisker Old Version 10 Year Old (pre-2005) is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The bottle carries a label from before 2005, making it an earlier version of the distillery's best-known core release.

    Over the years, the number of circulating bottles from this period has fallen as they get consumed or collected. The whisky inside, however, is unchanged - the same powerful, salty and peppery 10 Year Old Talisker has always made.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is powerful with smoke, sea salt and citrus, carried by an underlying sweetness and a clear hint of pepper.

    Palate

    The palate is rich and warming, with smoke, salt and citrus up front and a peppery edge building throughout.

    Finish

    The finish is long and intense, with a lingering pepper note drifting into a lightly salty close.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Edition: Old Version, pre-2005
    EAN no.: 5000281005416

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

    Investment Potential

    High - an older label version from before 2005, where the number of available bottles keeps shrinking, which typically raises interest among collectors of Talisker's design history.

    Did You Know?

    Talisker has updated its label several times over the decades, and each older version becomes harder to find in original condition over time, as bottles are either opened or drawn out of the market by collectors.

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    • 1pcs.
      294,75EUR
  • Talisker Port Ruighe bottle against a dark red port wine motif
    Item no.: 505956-498796-173

    Scotland traded wine and port with Portugal long before anyone thought of whisky as an export good. Talisker Port Ruighe brings that history back and lets it leave its mark on the distillery's usually salty, raw style.

    Expert Description

    Talisker Port Ruighe is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American and European oak casks and finished in port casks, bottled at 45.8%. The name Port Ruighe refers to the small bay near the distillery and to the historic trade between Scotland and Portugal.

    The port casks soften Talisker's usually sharp, peppery style and add a layer of dark fruit and chocolate, without losing the maritime core. That makes Port Ruighe the sweetest and most approachable release in the distillery's core range.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is softer and sweeter than the classic Talisker style, with sea air, light saltiness and restrained smoke sitting alongside dried red fruit, raisins, stewed cherries and a deep chocolate note from the port casks.

    Palate

    The palate opens with salted caramel and port-driven berries, while salt and pepper keep it recognisably Talisker underneath the rich sweetness.

    Finish

    The finish is warm and sweetly dry, with lingering peppery spice, light smoke and a cask-driven bitterness of cocoa and toasted wood.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker Port Ruighe
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American and European oak casks, finished in port casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    EAN no.: 5000281033143

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

    Did You Know?

    The name Port Ruighe comes from a small bay near Talisker Distillery and pays tribute to Scotland's long-standing trade relationship with Portugal, which the port casks in this release directly reference.

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    • 1pcs.
      64,25EUR
  • Talisker Special Release 2020 8 Year Old bottle with golden whisky and rum cask motif
    Item no.: 22227865304-199906

    Talisker had never used rum casks before 2020. Then came Special Release 2020, and suddenly the distillery's salty, peppery backbone found itself sharing space with demerara sugar and tropical fruit from the Caribbean - a combination never seen before or since.

    Expert Description

    Talisker Special Release 2020 8 Year Old is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, finished in ex-rum casks from the Caribbean and bottled at a natural cask strength of 57.9%. It belongs to the "Rare by Nature" collection, Diageo's 2020 Special Releases, and marked the first time the distillery used rum casks for a finish.

    The young age lets Talisker's raw, maritime character stand right at the front, while the rum casks add a sweeter, more tropical layer on top. The colour is gold with a faint greenish tinge, and at just 8 years old this whisky shows the distillery's power without the polish that older releases can carry.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose offers sweet, maritime salt, molasses and dried seaweed, with notes of demerara sugar and tropical fruit from the rum casks. Underneath sits a smoky base with a trace of charred meat and white pepper.

    Palate

    The palate is soft and full with an explosion of salted caramel, quickly followed by Talisker's trademark pepper. Banana, coconut and sugar cane from the rum casks bring a sweetness that balances the drying, spicy finish.

    Finish

    The finish is long and evolves with mint, burnt caramel and a lightly bitter cocoa note, while the pepper lingers.

    Specifications

    Name: Special Release 2020
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 8 years
    ABV: 57.9%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Finished in ex-rum casks from the Caribbean
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Distilled: 2011
    Edition: Special Releases 2020 - Rare by Nature
    EAN no.: 5000281063461

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Sweet · Spicy · Tropical

    Investment Potential

    High - a discontinued 2020 vintage that was Talisker's first ever rum cask finish, and this kind of first-of-its-kind release tends to gain the most value on the secondary market.

    Did You Know?

    Special Release 2020 marked the first time in Talisker's history that the distillery used rum casks for a finish - something never seen before and never repeated since.

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    • 1pcs.
      134,00EUR
  • Talisker 11 Year Old Special Release 2022 bottle against a maritime wave pattern
    Item no.: 035689-9321

    Skye rarely goes gentle in November, and Talisker built its 11 Year Old Special Release 2022 for exactly that kind of weather - cask strength, younger and rawer than its older siblings, but carrying every bit of the smoke and salt the island is known for.

    Expert Description

    Talisker 11 Year Old Special Release 2022 is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured across a mix of American and European oak casks and bottled at a natural cask strength of 55.1%. It belongs to Diageo's annual Special Releases programme, in which distilleries such as Talisker, Lagavulin and Mortlach each contribute an expression that steps outside the core range.

    The oak brings a double layer of sweetness and tannin, while the younger age keeps Talisker's trademark pepper and smoke sharp and direct. This is the distillery showing its rawer side rather than its polished one, built for an evening that calls for a bit more intensity in the glass.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose opens with salty sea air and peat smoke, quickly followed by citrus oil and a touch of mint. Underneath sit vanilla, green apple and toasted oak, and the high strength lifts the aromas without turning sharp.

    Palate

    The palate is rich and lively, with seaweed, sea spray and fresh lemon sitting alongside ripe fruit and vanilla. Talisker's pepper arrives quickly and builds into a chilli kick, while the casks add sweetness and a light oak bitterness underneath it all.

    Finish

    The finish is long and warm, with smoke, pepper and a salty minerality that lingers well after the last sip.

    Specifications

    Name: Special Release 2022
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 11 years
    ABV: 55.1%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks, finished in wine casks
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Edition: Special Releases 2022
    EAN no.: 5000281071053

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Peppery · Maritime · Citrusy · Full-bodied

    Investment Potential

    Medium - an annual, limited Special Release from Diageo that has historically grown in demand among collectors once a vintage sells out.

    Did You Know?

    Diageo's Special Releases programme dates back to the early 2000s and gives its distilleries room to experiment with cask types and ages that never make it into the permanent range.

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    • 1pcs.
      160,75EUR
  • Talisker Molten Seas 14 Year Old bottle with a volcanic rock background
    Item no.: 055333-9914

    Skye still has cliffs of basalt that were once molten lava. Talisker took exactly those rocks and used them to toast the casks its 14 year old Molten Seas spent its final months in - a whisky that quite literally carries the island's volcanic past forward.

    Expert Description

    Talisker Special Release 2025 Molten Seas 14 Year Old is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, first matured in ex-bourbon casks and then finished in new American oak toasted with heat from volcanic basalt rock from Skye, bottled at a natural cask strength of 53.9%.

    The toasting is done by heating the rocks to around 2000 degrees and placing them over the casks, giving the wood a deeper caramelisation than standard toasting achieves. The result keeps Talisker's maritime core intact while adding an extra layer of warmth and wood sweetness from the unusual cask treatment.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is mellow and forward with a dry edge, a light prickle and maritime, mineral notes. With a little air it turns fruitier with a hint of white grape, while a vegetal note of parsnip appears in the background.

    Palate

    The palate is creamy in texture and pleasingly mellow, yet distinctly sweet and salty at the same time. The pepper builds in a controlled way, with a trace of smoky peat sitting underneath it all.

    Finish

    The finish is long and drying, with a light peppery edge and a faint smoky peat that lingers.

    Specifications

    Name: Special Release 2025 Molten Seas
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 14 years
    ABV: 53.9%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks, finished in new American oak toasted with volcanic rock
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Edition: Special Releases 2025 - Molten Seas
    EAN no.: 5000281080222

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Creamy · Mineral

    Investment Potential

    Medium - a brand new vintage in Diageo's Special Releases series, where earlier Talisker releases have typically gained interest among collectors once they sell out.

    Did You Know?

    The casks for Molten Seas are toasted by placing them over a cage of super-heated basalt rock from a quarry on Skye - a technique never previously used for a Talisker release.

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    • 1pcs.
      187,50EUR
  • Talisker Storm bottle with an older label against a stormy sea motif
    Item no.: 22227865404-6

    The name Storm was not chosen at random. Skye takes a battering from westerly wind and rain for much of the year, and this particular bottle still carries the older label from when it first landed on Danish shelves.

    Note: This bottle carries an older label version of Talisker Storm, from before the current design was introduced.

    Expert Description

    Talisker Storm is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in selected refill and toasted American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. It was developed as a bolder, more maritime sibling to the 10 Year Old.

    This particular bottle carries the older label, but the liquid inside is identical to the Storm sold today - a whisky built to weather both salt water and rough weather, figuratively speaking.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose offers salt, lime and orange peel with a fresh fruitiness, and the smoke sits as a quiet background note rather than up front.

    Palate

    The palate carries notes of spice and cream toffee, while the smoke stays discreet in the background and lets the sweetness speak first.

    Finish

    The finish is medium length with a warm, lightly salty close and a trace of smoke drifting quietly away.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker Storm
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Selected refill and toasted American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    Edition: Older label

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Fruity · Creamy · Spicy

    Did You Know?

    Talisker Storm launched in 2013 as the distillery's answer to demand for a bolder, more maritime whisky than the 10 Year Old, without settling on a fixed age statement.

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    • 1pcs.
      80,25EUR
  • Talisker Storm bottle against a dark, stormy sea motif
    Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197279936

    There's something about a whisky named after bad weather that suits a dark winter evening perfectly. Talisker Storm is the distillery's answer to how it feels to stand on Skye's coastline when the wind really picks up.

    Expert Description

    Talisker Storm is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in selected refill and toasted American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. It is built to be a bolder, more direct experience than the 10 Year Old, without pinning the liquid to a fixed age.

    This bottle carries the current design the distillery has used since a packaging update, and the liquid fully lives up to the maritime, peppery style Talisker is known for.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose offers salt, lime and orange peel, backed by a pleasant fruitiness and a whisper of smoke sitting deep in the background.

    Palate

    The palate carries a clear streak of spice and cream toffee, while the smoke stays discreet and leaves room for the sweetness.

    Finish

    The finish is medium length and warm, with a lightly salty edge and a mild smoky note that fades calmly.

    Specifications

    Name: Talisker Storm
    Distillery: Talisker
    Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Selected refill and toasted American oak casks
    Non-chill filtered: No
    Natural colour: No
    Distillation method: Double distilled
    EAN no.: 5000281032733

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Fruity · Creamy · Spicy

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    Even without an age statement, Talisker Storm is blended from several vintages to hit a fixed, recognisable flavour profile each time - a technique common among most no-age-statement whiskies.

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About Talisker

Talisker is the iconic island distillery on the Isle of Skye, part of Diageo's prestigious Classic Malts series. The distillery is known for its distinctive, peppery smoky style, reflecting the rugged, maritime location on the coast at Carbost.

History & Background

Talisker was founded in 1830 by brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill and opened at Carbost in 1831, after they acquired the lease on Talisker House from Clan MacLeod. The distillery is named after MacAskill's estate, Talisker, located a few miles west, rather than the village itself. In the early years the distillery used triple distillation, but switched to the more conventional double distillation in 1928. After Mackenzie's death in 1925, Talisker was acquired by the Distillers Company, and the distillery was rebuilt both in the 1880s and again in 1960 following a fire that destroyed the entire stillhouse.

Production & Style

Talisker uses so-called "worm tubs" - traditional copper coils submerged in cold water - instead of modern condensers, giving the whisky its characteristic full, oily texture. The distillery's 10-year-old is nominated as part of Diageo's Classic Malts series.

Signature Style

Peppery Smoke, Maritime, Powerful
The flavour offers distinct pepper spice, smoke and sea salt, with a characteristic "explosion" of spice on the finish that has earned Talisker the nickname "the whisky of the sea."

Facts

DistilleryTalisker
PronouncedTAL-i-sker
RegionCarbost, Isle of Skye
CountryScotland
OwnerDiageo
Capacity~3 million litres/year
Water sourceCnoc nan Speireag Spring (Hawk Hill)
PeatLightly-moderately peated, approx. 18-20 ppm
Established1830
Official websitemalts.com

Did You Know?

Talisker draws around 50,000 visitors a year to its visitor centre on the Isle of Skye - impressive for a distillery located as remotely as Carbost.

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Lagavulin Whisky, Oban Whisky and Highland Park Whisky.