Isle of Skye Single Malt 30YO Bottled 2011
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional character indefinitely if stored upright, sealed, and away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked wild Scottish salmon, mature Stilton blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
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Talisker 30 Year Old is a pinnacle expression from the Isle of Skye's oldest operating distillery, capturing the wild, windswept spirit of its rugged coastal home. While younger Talisker expressions are famous for their fiery black pepper and intense peat smoke, three decades of slow maturation in refill American and European oak casks transform these maritime elements into something sublime and deeply complex. The legendary 2011 bottling showcases this evolution beautifully, marrying the distillery's signature sea-salt spray and gentle peat with elegant notes of beeswax, tropical fruits, warming spices, and a soft, lingering smoke. It represents a liquid history of Skye, shaped by the dramatic Cuillin hills and the salty Atlantic breezes that sweep through the Carbost distillery.
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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.