Isle of Skye Single Malt Forests Of The Deep Marine Charred Cask Finish 44YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As an exceptionally aged, bottled single malt, this whisky is at its peak upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, high-quality dark chocolate, mature blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Talisker Forests of the Deep 44 Year Old is an extraordinary, ultra-rare single malt Scotch whisky that represents a deep connection to the ocean. Created in partnership with the ocean conservation organization Parley for the Oceans, this release was inspired by an expedition to the world's largest giant kelp forest off the coast of South Africa. The whisky was finished in marine-charred casks, a pioneering method where the cask staves were charred using fire fueled by sustainably sourced Scottish sea kelp. This ancient spirit, matured for over four decades, encapsulates the wild, windswept spirit of the Isle of Skye, offering an incredibly complex profile of sweet peat smoke, maritime brine, warm pepper, and rich umami.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1830 by brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill on the windswept shores of Loch Harport in Carbost, Talisker is the oldest operating distillery on the Isle of Skye. The distillery is celebrated for its unique distillation setup, featuring swan-neck wash stills and traditional outdoor worm tubs, which impart a signature maritime and volcanic intensity to the new-make spirit. Today part of Diageo's Classic Malts portfolio, Talisker maintains an uncompromising dedication to crafting robust, peated single malt Scotch whiskies. Its flagship style is revered across the globe for its harmonious interplay of coastal salinity, rich peat smoke, dried fruit richness, and an unmistakable fiery black pepper finish.