Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured TD-S: 5CO Bottled 2001
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Ready to enjoy upon release; as a distilled spirit, it does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved for decades if stored away from direct light and heat.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
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Talisker's Distillers Edition represents a masterful marriage of rugged maritime peat and luscious Spanish sherry sweetness. Distilled on the wind-swept Isle of Skye, this expression undergoes a secondary maturation in specially selected Amoroso sherry casks. This double-maturation process softens the distillery's signature fiery, black-pepper kick and intense peat smoke, wrapping it in rich layers of dried dark fruits, cacao, and roasted nuts. The batch TD-S: 5CO, bottled in 2001, is a classic historic example of this style, where the wild, salt-sprayed coastal character of Skye is beautifully tamed by the sweet, velvety influence of the Andalusian casks.
🍾 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.