Isle of Skye Single Malt Special Release 11YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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
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.