Talisker 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

On the shores of the Isle of Skye, where rugged coastlines meet the raging sea, you find adventure in a bottle. Talisker single malt scotch whisky captures the elemental wildness and unadulterated beauty of its birthplace to give you a taste of Skye in every sip. Looking out over the breathtaking scenery of the Cuillin Hills, Talisker Distillery stands proudly by the sea on the shores of Loch Carport. As the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye by almost 200 years, we have been an integral part of island life and history since 1830. In 1825, the MacAskill brothers arrived on Skye from the nearby smaller Scottish island of Eigg. After several false starts, in 1830 they opened Talisker distillery at Carbost, where it remained the only distillery on the island for nearly two centuries. Through upheaval, changes of ownership, and even a fire, Talisker has always kept Skye at the heart of the brand—and the whisky.

As a whisky made by the sea, Talisker shares a deep love for the beauty and fragility of the oceans and is proudly committed to protecting the ocean ecosystem for the next generation of wild spirits. Produced beside the shore of Lock Harport in the jagged shadow of the peaks of The Cuillin, Talisker is the only single malt scotch whisky made on the Isle of Skye. 

Talisker 18 Year Old delivers fruit which cascades into never-ending peat, offering a new dimension to discover. A brilliant amber in appearance, full bodied, pleasant and smooth. The nose is rich and fruity Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel with some butterscotch or rum toffee and a thread of smoke behind. On the palate the flavours are sweet in front, then more assertive, with a whiff of smoke. The overall effect is warming. The development is towards smoke, coal-tar, and toffee. Intense layers of fruitiness and peat. The finish is lasting with a slight chilli 'catch'.

Best enjoyed neat or add a splash of water or ice to reveal rich notes of plum, orange peel, and toffee. Awarded the ‘Best Single Malt Whisky in the World 2007’ at the World Whiskies Awards and a Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020.

The Finer Details
Style - Scotch Whisky
Country - Scotland
Region - Isle of Skye
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 45.8%