Isle of Skye Single Malt Made By The Sea 30YO Bottled 2017
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Ready to enjoy upon release; as a distilled spirit, it will not age further in the bottle and can be kept indefinitely if unopened, though it is best consumed within 1–3 years once opened.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
smoked salmon, dark chocolate, mature blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Talisker 30 Year Old Bottled in 2017 is a rare and highly prized single malt Scotch whisky that embodies the rugged, wind-swept spirit of the Isle of Skye. Distilled in the shadow of the Cuillin Hills, this expression spent three decades maturing quietly in refill American and European oak casks. This extended sleep softens Talisker's famously fiery, peppery bite into an elegant, complex masterpiece. The maritime influence of the distillery's coastal location is deeply integrated, offering notes of sea salt, gentle peat smoke, beeswax, and tropical fruit. The use of traditional wooden worm tubs during distillation imparts a rich, oily texture that carries the finish beautifully, making this 2017 bottling a legendary representation of Skye's liquid history.
🍾 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.