Talisker 47 Years Old

This Talisker, an official release, a 47 year old Skye malt and bottled at 48.8%. A release of 622 bottles. Set on the storm battered coast of Skye, Talisker has distilled since 1830. Talisker distilled three times until 1928, which is why it keeps two wash stills and three spirit stills.

Distilled on Hawk Hill water through worm tub condensers, building the bold maritime style Talisker is loved for. It was matured in refill ex-Bourbon oak, a vanilla beneath the smoke. At three decades and more the smoke is a soft whisper over beeswax, dried fruit and a gentle pepper. The slow loss of the angel's share concentrates the smoky, peppery core over time. The signature is a black pepper kick, the so called chilli catch, over maritime smoke. Founded by the MacAskill brothers in 1830, it is Skye's oldest distillery. The worm tubs build the full, oily body that carries the smoke and pepper.

At 48.8%, undiluted, it is bold and smoky. A touch of vanilla and oak sweetness, while brine, citrus and a smoky pepper lead. It is bold and coastal, the peat and pepper to the fore. The close is long, smoke over a chilli warmth. This is a bold Island single malt from Carbost.