Isle of Skye Single Malt Bodega Series 40YO
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As a highly aged single malt bottled at peak maturity, it is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, mature Stilton cheese, smoked duck breast
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The Talisker Bodega Series 40 Year Old is an extraordinary, ultra-rare single malt Scotch whisky that celebrates the historic trade connections between the Isle of Skye and the legendary sherry bodegas of Spain. Distilled in 1978, this exceptional expression was matured for four decades, culminating in a finish in precious, hand-selected 40-year-old Amontillado sherry casks from Delgado Zuleta, one of the oldest sherry producers in Jerez. This rare marriage of Skye's rugged, maritime peat smoke and fiery black pepper with the deep, oxidized complexity of ancient Spanish oak creates a legendary spirit. The traditional wooden worm tubs of Talisker preserve an oily, full-bodied texture, making this one of the most complex and coveted releases in the distillery's long history.
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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.