Talisker - 8YO, 2020 Special Release 57.9% (WF90)

Talisker

Talisker 8YO 2020 release 57.9%

Type - Single malt whisky
Vintage- Unknown
Bottled - 2020
Cask- Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Age - 8YO
Strength - 57.9% vol.
Content - 700ml

Whiskyfun- 90 pts (see separate image)
Small batch

After the first edition of T8 was released in 2018, it gradually became a collector's item due to its excellent value for money, with recent prices exceeding mid-thousands.
The T8 was re-released in 2020 and received a high score of 90 points from Whiskyfun.

P.S. The 2018 edition used American Oak hogsheads, while the 2020 edition is a Caribbean Rum cask finish.

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Tasting note from Master of Malt for reference

Nose-
First impressions are led by a sweet seaside vibe- seaweed, iodine, crystallised citrus fruit and charred meat. After a while, molasses and stewed tropical fruits come through, along with a wisp of smoke.

Palate-
Silky smooth and mouthfilling, with prickles of that characteristic Talisker pepperiness. The fruit becomes more caramelised, and the smoke becomes more bonfire-like, but the nose and palate are beautifully aligned.

Finish-
Long and warming, with the pepper turning more chilli-like, wrapped up in gentle smoke.

Overall-
An unusual Talisker with the rum cask influence, and absolutely one to add to the must-try list.