Isle of Skye Single Malt Molten Seas 14YO Special Release
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a premium aged single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled ready to be enjoyed immediately and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored properly upright.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
smoked salmon, blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Talisker, situated on the dramatic shores of Loch Harport on the Isle of Skye, is legendary for capturing the wild, tempestuous spirit of its island home. The 'Molten Seas' concept evokes the volcanic origins of Skye's Cuillin Hills and the fierce Atlantic tides that batter its coastlines. While specific details of this particular 14-year-old Special Release remain highly exclusive, Talisker's signature style is defined by a slow distillation process utilizing traditional wooden worm tubs, which imparts an oily, full-bodied texture. A 14-year-old expression typically balances the distillery's intense, maritime peat smoke and trademark fiery black pepper finish with a deeper, rounded sweetness—often enhanced by unique cask finishes selected for Diageo's annual Special Releases. This marriage of elemental smoke, sea salt, and rich oak reflects the rugged beauty and ancient folklore of the Isle of Skye.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
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.