The Best Talisker Whiskies

Released in 2013 in select European markets, this no-age statement release is aged in a combination of American and European oak refill barrels, some with a deep char. The single malt finishes aging in former ruby port casks. The name Port Ruighe is pronounced "Port-Ree" and refers to the town of Portree, a port and the largest town on the Isle of Skye. This has been claimed to be a permanent bottling in the Talisker portfolio, but is currently unavailable in the US.

This was originally released exclusively in travel retail locations, and is a follow up to the popular "Talisker Storm." The main difference between these two expressions is that the Dark Storm is matured in heavily charred oak casks, adding a level of smokiness to the expression that Talisker claims they've never reached before.

Released in early 2015, Talisker Skye is a no-age statement whisky named after the Isle the distillery is located. The whisky is aged in a combination of toasted and refill American oak and is bottled at 91.6, a signature proof for Talisker. This is a permanent release and is available in most European markets, but not (yet) in the US.

Talisker Select Reserve House Greyjoy is one of eight single malts Scotch whiskies made to commemorate the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Set to hit shelves in the fall of 2018, this Talisker no-age statement single malt bears the sigil for House Greyjoy — the kraken.

Released in 2005 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the distillery, this bottling of Talisker is comprised of whiskies ranging from a minimum of 10 years of age and up to 35 years. Talisker released about 60,000 bottles worldwide for this occasion and though it is pretty rare to find on the shelves the bottles, it is worth keeping your eye out in dusty spirits shops and great whiskey bars.

Named for the latitude that Talisker Distillery sits, they have thoughtfully bottled the whisky at 57% ABV for double meaning. This is a NAS single malt released by Diageo and currently only available in duty free or in some UK shops.

Released at the end of 2013, Talisker Storm is aged in a mix of used barrels and rejuvenated casks. The latter have been de-charred before being re-charred. Like its older brother, the 10 year, it is bottled at 91.6 proof. This peated whisky from the Isle of Skye is a moderate level on the peat scale, but the charred barrels kicks up the smoke a couple of notches.

Talisker 25 Year Old is an annual release from Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye. As part of Diageo's series of six 'Classic Malts' (along with Cragganmore, Dalwhinnie, Glenkinchie, Oban and Lagavulin), Talisker gained a loyal following in the 90s. The malted barley used to make Talisker whisky is peated at a medium level.

Talisker was 007's drink of choice, not the martini--shaken or not. It is the Isle of Skye’s only distillery and was originally built in 1831 before being rebuilt in 1960 after a fire destroyed the entire facility. Talisker commissioned 5 exact replicas of the original still to be constructed to preserve its signature flavor. An interesting component of these stills is the swan-neck lye pipes that force some of the alcohol to be condensed before they hit the worm tubs and is redistilled. This gives Talisker its rich body!

Founded in 1830, Talisker is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye. The peat level is a moderate 16-22 ppm (phenol parts per million). Aged a minimum of 10 years in American oak casks, the single malt is bottled at 45.8% ABV. Talisker 10 Year is one of the Classic Malts for its parent company Diageo.