Isle of Skye Single Malt Xpedition Oak 43YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As an ultra-aged, rare single malt whisky, this is bottled at its peak maturity and is ready to be savored immediately. Once opened, it will remain in pristine condition for several years if stored correctly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, smoked game meats
✨ Technical Specifications
The Talisker Xpedition Oak 43 Year Old is a monumental release from the Isle of Skye's oldest operating distillery, representing a masterful fusion of extreme age and adventurous spirit. This ultra-rare single malt was matured for over four decades before being finished in casks crafted with staves that traversed the Atlantic Ocean on a 3,269-mile journey with adventurer James Aiken. This epic voyage mirrors the maritime heritage of the MacAskill brothers who founded the distillery in 1830 after rowing from Eigg to Skye. The resulting whisky is a sublime expression of Talisker's signature style, where the fierce, peppery peat smoke and coastal brine of Skye have been softened by time into elegant layers of sweet orchard fruit, rich sandalwood, waxy honey, and a gentle, warming bonfire smoke.
🍾 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.