Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured TD-S: 5AM Bottled 1997
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate with sea salt, oysters
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Talisker Distillers Edition Double Matured represents a masterful marriage of rugged maritime peat and luscious sherry sweetness. Originally distilled on the windswept Isle of Skye, this expression undergoes a secondary maturation in bespoke Amoroso sherry casks. The 'TD-S: 5AM' batch, bottled in 1997, is a legendary vintage release that showcases how the intense peat smoke, brine, and trademark black pepper finish of Talisker's spirit are beautifully rounded by the rich, dried-fruit and cocoa notes of the Spanish wood. This double-maturation process softens the fiery island character, creating a deeply complex, warming dram that tells the story of Skye's dramatic coastline meeting the warmth of Andalusian bodegas.
🍾 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.