Isle of Skye Single Malt Bodega Series No 2 41YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Bottled at its peak of maturation, this rare spirit is ready to drink upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Talisker Bodega Series No. 2 41 Year Old is an extraordinary, ultra-rare single malt that pays homage to the historic trade relationship between the Isle of Skye and the legendary sherry bodegas of Spain. Distilled in 1978, this expression is among the oldest whiskies ever released by the distillery. It was finished in six hand-selected casks that previously held the exquisite, forty-year-old La Goya Manzanilla sherry from Delgado Zuleta, one of the oldest sherry houses in Jerez. This lengthy maturation marries Talisker's classic maritime character—defined by peat smoke, sea salt, and a fiery black pepper finish—with the delicate, dry, and fruit-forward complexity of aged Manzanilla, resulting in an incredibly layered and harmonious spirit.
🍾 About the Producer
Perched on the rugged shores of Loch Harport on the Minginish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, Talisker stands as the island's oldest operating single malt Scotch whisky distillery. Established in 1830 by brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, the distillery has continually navigated fires, isolation, and shifting industry tides while retaining its fierce maritime identity. Talisker's microclimate is distinctly Hebridean, defined by relentless coastal winds, saline sea air, and peaty soft water drawn from Cnoc nan Speireag. The distillation setup is uniquely configured: five copper pot stills with distinctive U-shaped lye pipes and exterior wooden worm tubs encourage copper contact and sulphur removal, yet foster a rich, muscular body. Medium-peated malt pairs with this distillation geometry to produce Talisker's unmistakable signature of briny sea spray, cracked black pepper, dried fruit, and warming smoke, epitomized by its classic 10 Year Old, venerable 25 and 30 Year Old editions, and experimental coastal cask maturations.