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TALISKER 18YO 0,7L

Name: TALISKER 18YO 0,7L
SKU: 023703
Price: 1099.00 PLN
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Talisker 18 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Skye, the oldest permanent expression in the distillery's core range and a more mature take on its maritime character. It is a drier addition to the standard range, an alternative interpretation of the distillery's famously fiery character, in which salt, pepper and crashing waves give way to a calmer sea, while fruity and floral notes join the elegant smokiness.

For many years, the Talisker distillery was the only one on the Isle of Skye. As the sole distillery on Skye for decades, Talisker defined the traditional character of island whisky, and the plant, located a stone's throw from the shore of Loch Harport, produces its spirit literally by the sea. After the malted barley is milled, the wort ferments in wooden washbacks, and the spirit is then double distilled in copper pot stills fitted with the distinctive swan-neck lyne arms and worm tubs; thanks to this configuration, part of the vapour condenses before reaching the condenser and returns to the still for redistillation. The 18 Year Old expression is matured in a mixed combination of casks. The casks are not stated on the label, but it is known to be a combination of bourbon and sherry casks; like most Talisker single malts, this 18 Year Old is bottled at 45.8%.

On the nose, the 18 Year Old reveals the distillery's fruity-sweet side. A rich, fruity nose – Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel – with a hint of butter toffee or rum caramel and a wisp of smoke in the background; the smoke quickly comes to the fore, and a light mint note joins the toffee. On the palate, the whisky moves from sweetness towards spice. In the mouth there is sweetness and strength, with less smoke and chilli than in the younger expressions; it begins gently and sweetly, then becomes more assertive, warming and smoky. Talisker's characteristic peppery, chilli-like finish is subtly present in the aftertaste.

Whisky Advocate describes this expression as sophisticated. Sophisticated and refined Talisker – drier and more polished, especially compared with the 10 Year Old; this 18 Year Old is also deeper. The edition has also earned competition acclaim – the whisky was named Best Whisky in the World at the World Whiskies Awards in 2007.