Single Malt Prima & Ultima Fourth Release 46YO (((Bottled 2022)))
⏳ Drinking Window
Bottled at its absolute peak of maturity, this ultra-rare whisky is ready to be savored immediately and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Aged Stilton blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), smoked wild Scottish salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Distilled in 1976 and bottled in 2022 as part of Diageo's prestigious Prima & Ultima Fourth Release, this legendary 46-year-old single malt is the oldest expression ever released from the historic Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye. Curated by Master Blender Emma Walker, this exceptionally rare whisky was drawn from a single experimental cask that survived decades of maturation in the damp, wind-swept warehouses of Carbost. Over forty-six years of coastal aging have beautifully tamed Talisker's signature fiery, peppery smoke, transforming it into a sublime tapestry of maritime brine, old leather, dried exotic fruits, and a delicate, lingering peat. It stands as a historic monument to the distillery's traditional craftsmanship and the transformative power of time.
🍾 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.