Talisker - 8YO, Tidal Churn, Diageo Special Release 2024, 58.7%

Talisker

Type - Single Malt Whisky
Bottled - 2024
Cask Type - Stone-Spun and Re-Toasted Finish
Age - 8YO
Strength - 58.7%
Content - 700ml

Diageo Special Releases 2024
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Online tasting note for reference-

Nose- firmly coastal, with hints of sea breeze, wet rocks and echoes of iodine. In a second layer there are lemons and unripe pears. As time goes by, whiffs of vanilla cake keep growing stronger. There’s only light peat, overtaken a little by oak spice. Overtaken by alcohol as well, I’m afraid, as it’s quite hot and peppery.

Mouth- now more peat smoke comes out. A nice peppery warmth (still some alcohol heat too), with plenty of saline elements, oysters and smoked lemons. A nice creamy sweetness in the background, along with apples, before returning to more mineral and ashy notes. The saltiness becomes louder towards the finish.

Finish- quite long, with a peppery and minty freshness. A mild green leafiness in the end.