Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 70cl Whisky
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Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
A fascinating Talisker here, released as part of Diageo's 2020 Special Releases! This 8 year old expression was aged in ex-pot still Caribbean rum casks - a first for the distillery! The result, delivered at cask strength, carries banana funk, a touch of engine oil, and meaty mezcal. Definitely worth checking out!
Find out more about the rest of the Special Releases 2020 over on our blog!
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Sweet seaside vibe, crystallised citrus fruit, charred meat, slightly industrial. Foam bananas, stewed tropical fruits, along with a wisp of mezcal-like smoke.
Palate
Mouth-filling, with prickles of that characteristic Talisker pepperiness. The fruit becomes more caramelised, and the smoke becomes more bonfire-like.
Finish
Warming, tinned pineapple with water.
Winner of 1 spirit awards
