Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured Amoroso Cask Finish Bottled 2017
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As a distilled spirit bottled in 2017, this is ready to enjoy immediately and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if kept sealed and stored away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
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Hailing from the rugged, wind-swept shores of the Isle of Skye, this Distillers Edition represents a masterful marriage of peat and sweet. Talisker's signature maritime character—defined by sea spray, intense peat smoke, and a fiery black pepper kick—is beautifully rounded by a second maturation in ex-Amoroso sherry casks. This specific double-maturation process infuses the robust, oily spirit with rich layers of dried dark fruits, cacao, and sweet peat, softening the distillery's coastal edges while enhancing its complexity. The traditional worm tubs used at the distillery preserve a heavy, full-bodied texture that carries these contrasting sweet and smoky elements elegantly across the palate.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.