Isle of Skye Single Malt Special Release 11YO (((Bottled 2022)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a premium cask-strength single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright, cool, and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the windswept shores of the Isle of Skye, the Talisker 11 Year Old Special Release 2022 is a striking expression of maritime power and ethereal beauty. Released as part of Diageo's 'Elusive Expressions' series, this single malt pays homage to the legendary sea creatures said to inhabit the deep, dark waters surrounding the distillery. Matured in first-fill ex-bourbon and double-singed oak casks, it captures the classic, untamed spirit of Skye. The nose opens with maritime sea breeze, bonfire smoke, and sweet orchard fruits, leading to a palate of intense peat, brine, and Talisker's signature fiery black pepper finish. This cask-strength release showcases the distillery's traditional worm-tub condensation method, which imparts a rich, oily texture that beautifully balances its smoky intensity.
🍾 About the Producer
Perched on the rugged shores of Loch Harport on the Minginish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, Talisker stands as the island's oldest operating single malt Scotch whisky distillery. Established in 1830 by brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, the distillery has continually navigated fires, isolation, and shifting industry tides while retaining its fierce maritime identity. Talisker's microclimate is distinctly Hebridean, defined by relentless coastal winds, saline sea air, and peaty soft water drawn from Cnoc nan Speireag. The distillation setup is uniquely configured: five copper pot stills with distinctive U-shaped lye pipes and exterior wooden worm tubs encourage copper contact and sulphur removal, yet foster a rich, muscular body. Medium-peated malt pairs with this distillation geometry to produce Talisker's unmistakable signature of briny sea spray, cracked black pepper, dried fruit, and warming smoke, epitomized by its classic 10 Year Old, venerable 25 and 30 Year Old editions, and experimental coastal cask maturations.