Isle of Skye Single Malt Xpedition Oak II Forests of the Deep 44YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As an ultra-aged single malt bottled at peak maturity, this whisky is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will preserve its extraordinary character indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate, mature blue cheese, smoked wild salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Talisker Forests of the Deep 44 Year Old is an extraordinary, ultra-rare single malt that represents the pinnacle of the distillery's maritime heritage. This exceptional release, part of the Xpedition Oak series, was created in collaboration with the ocean conservation organization Parley for the Oceans. The whisky spent over four decades maturing before being finished in casks containing staves that accompanied an expedition to the great kelp forests of the Cape of Good Hope. These casks were uniquely charred using sustainably sourced Scottish sea kelp, infusing the ancient spirit with an unparalleled depth of marine character, sweet peat smoke, and warming pepper. It stands as a monument to the wild spirit of the Isle of Skye and the untamed power of the ocean.
🍾 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.