Isle of Skye Single Malt Bodega Series 40YO
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, mature Stilton cheese, smoked duck breast
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1830 by brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill on the windswept shores of Loch Harport in Carbost, Talisker is the oldest operating distillery on the Isle of Skye. The distillery is celebrated for its unique distillation setup, featuring swan-neck wash stills and traditional outdoor worm tubs, which impart a signature maritime and volcanic intensity to the new-make spirit. Today part of Diageo's Classic Malts portfolio, Talisker maintains an uncompromising dedication to crafting robust, peated single malt Scotch whiskies. Its flagship style is revered across the globe for its harmonious interplay of coastal salinity, rich peat smoke, dried fruit richness, and an unmistakable fiery black pepper finish.