Isle of Skye Single Malt Made By The Sea 30YO Bottled 2013
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As a fully matured spirits release, this bottling is ready to drink upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright, sealed, and away from direct light.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Smoked salmon, dark chocolate, mature blue cheese
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Talisker's 30 Year Old Single Malt, specifically the highly prized 2013 bottling, represents the pinnacle of the distillery's maritime craft. Distilled on the rugged shores of the Isle of Skye, this expression has spent three decades maturing in refill American and European oak casks, absorbing the salty sea breezes of the Atlantic. The distillery's unique U-shaped wash stills and traditional wooden worm tubs impart an oily, heavy spirit that, over thirty years, softens into an incredibly complex elixir. The fierce, peppery smoke of its youth mellows into a sophisticated tapestry of coastal salt, sweet wax, gentle peat, and dried fruit. This bottling is a testament to the slow, transformative power of time on Skye's wild coast.
🍾 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.