Isle of Skye Single Malt 20YO Bottled 2002
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Bottled at its peak maturity, this exceptional single malt is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will keep indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
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This legendary 20-year-old single malt from Talisker, bottled in 2002 at a robust cask strength of 58.8% ABV, is highly revered by collectors and whisky enthusiasts as a benchmark of the distillery's older style. Distilled on the windswept shores of the Isle of Skye, this expression captures the wild, maritime essence of its coastal home. The distillery's unique wash stills and traditional wooden worm tubs impart a heavy, oily texture to the spirit. Two decades of slow maturation in refill American oak casks have beautifully integrated Talisker's signature fiery peat smoke and coastal brine with deep, complex notes of beeswax, tropical fruits, and a warming, cracked black pepper finish. It stands as a testament to the transformative power of long-term aging in Skye's damp, salty warehouses.
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Established in 1830 by brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, Talisker Distillery is located in Carbost on the Isle of Skye, Scotland (Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR, United Kingdom; official website: https://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/talisker). As the oldest operating distillery on Skye, Talisker is world-renowned for its distinctive maritime character, combining intense peat smoke, sea salt, and a trademark fiery, black pepper finish. The distillery's unique five-still setup and traditional wooden worm tubs contribute to the oily, full-bodied texture of its spirit. Today, under Diageo's ownership, Talisker continues to produce highly coveted single malts, including its classic 10 Year Old, the elegant 18 Year Old, and exceptional older releases like the 25 Year Old and the rare Bodega Series.