Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured TD-S: 5DP Bottled 2002
⏳ wine.drinking_window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle is fully matured upon release and does not age further in glass; it can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely under proper conditions.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Talisker Distillers Edition represents a masterful marriage of rugged coastal peat and luscious Spanish sherry wood. Double matured, this expression takes the classic, peppery, and maritime Isle of Skye single malt and finishes it in casks that previously held Amoroso—a rich, sweetened Oloroso sherry. This specific release, bottled in 2002 under the batch code TD-S: 5DP, showcases how the intense sea-salt spray, medicinal peat smoke, and trademark cracked black pepper of Talisker are beautifully rounded by notes of dark chocolate, raisins, and sweet peat. The traditional worm tubs used at the Carbost distillery preserve a heavy, oily texture that carries these complex, contrasting flavors across the palate with remarkable depth.
🍾 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.