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Talisker 8 Year (2020 Special Release)
Single Malt
Talisker // Islands, Scotland
This Talisker 8 Year is one of eight single malt Scotch whiskies in Diageo's 2020 Special Release Collection. Crafted by master blender Dr. Craig Wilson, the theme for this year's collection is "Rare by Nature." Talisker 8 Year is finished in pot-still Caribbean rum casks.
It is bottled at a natural cask strength of 57.9% ABV. Availability is limited in quantities in the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, South Africa, select Asian markets and airport duty free in late fall 2020. .
This Talisker 8 Year is one of eight single malt Scotch whiskies in Diageo's 2020 Special Release Collection. Crafted by master blender Dr. Craig Wilson, the theme for this year's collection is "Rare by Nature." Talisker 8 Year is finished in pot-still Caribbean rum casks. It is bottled at a natural cask strength of 57.9% ABV. Availability is limited in quantities in the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, South Africa, select Asian markets and airport duty free in late fall 2020.
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age8 Year
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abv57.9
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typepot still Caribbean rum cask finish
Tasting Notes
"A whiff of pineapple goes hand in hand with wet pebbles, seaweed and soft, earthy peat. The nose is rather lovely indeed. Touches of brine, sandalwood and melted butter also. Finally some sweet cotton candy, gooseberry and even a hint of burlap. A fair amount of trademark Talisker pepper on the palate, as well as soft smoke and earthy peat. Darker than the nose suggests. Some olive brine, cloves and a big pinch of salt too. Rum there ain't much of. That said, this is a good Talisker regardless. "
Added by
Thijs Klaverstijn
Score
90