Talisker 8 year Special Release 2024 58.7%

Talisker 8 year Special Release 2024 – Tidal Churn

Talisker 8 years Special Release 2024 offers an intense, maritime taste experience. With an alcohol strength of 58.7% and aged in unique stone-spun casks, the whiskey presents notes of sea breeze, oyster shells, as well as fresh apples and pears. A strong representative from Talisker's famous Special Release series.

Scent: Sea breeze, oyster shells and an earthy base of peat moss, with hints of apple and pear.
Taste: Seasoned with pepper, salt and a fresh minerality. Fruity notes of apple and pear balance the taste with hints of toasted oak.
Aftertaste: Long-lasting with persistent spice and a cooling mouthfeel, characterized by smoke and sea breeze.

Talisker 8 years Special Release 2024, also known as Tidal Churn, is a powerful and balanced Single Malt Scotch Whiskey from the Scottish coast on the Isle of Skye. This whiskey is aged in a unique combination of stone-spun and lightly toasted casks, a technique where stone wheels polish the casks inside. This highlights the fruity and maritime character of the whiskey in a special way.

Talisker is known for its maritime signature and this edition does not disappoint. The aroma opens with a strong scent of sea breeze and oyster shells, which are combined with subtle notes of apples and pears. On the palate, the whiskey develops with a wave of salt, pepper and fresh minerality, followed by a softer fruity sweetness from ripe fruit. The lightly toasted oak adds a subtle complexity of toasted wood and dark chocolate.

This whiskey is presented at a natural cask strength of 58.7%, which gives an intense taste experience. The aftertaste is long and lingering, with persistent smoke and spices and a cooling effect reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze.

About the Distillery

Talisker Distillery, located on the wild and beautiful Isle of Skye, is one of Scotland's most iconic producers of Single Malt Whisky. The distillery was founded in 1830 and is known for its distinctive maritime flavor profile, which comes from both its geographical location and production methods. The whiskey matures along Scotland's rugged coastline, and the natural cask strength and smoky character make Talisker a favorite among whiskey enthusiasts.

Diageo 2024 Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Spirited Xchange 2.0

Diageo has just launched their 2024 Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whiskey collection, consisting of eight unique whiskeys under the theme “Spirited Xchange 2.0.” The collection highlights the fusion of different cultures through innovative flavor profiles and modern techniques. This is the second time the theme “Spirited Xchange” has been used. And it builds on a more than 20-year tradition of rare and exclusive whiskey releases.

Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison has created the collection, which includes eight rare and collectable single malts. Several of which explore new, surprising flavor combinations. Two of the highlights of the year include Lagavulin “Fireside Tales” aged 12 years and Oban “Coastal Orchard” aged 10 years. Aged in ex-bourbon and refill casks, Lagavulin offers a softer, sweeter version of the distillery's signature smoky flavor, while Oban presents a fine balance between fruity and floral notes.

The collection also features exciting innovations such as Mortlach “Midnight Dusk,” matured in both Ramandolo white wine and Sangiovese red wine casks, giving a whole new dimension to the whiskey's umami flavor. Talisker “Tidal Churn” highlights the distillery's maritime heritage through a unique stone rotation method that reveals sweet notes of pear and apple beneath the typical smoke. Diageo describes the collection as a tribute to curiosity and creativity, where new maturation methods and barrel combinations create unexpected and exciting taste experiences. In addition to the innovative whiskies, the collection is accompanied by visual narratives created by renowned photographers. Highlighting the special character of each whiskey and the overall conceptual vision behind “Spirited Xchange 2.0.”

The collection is an exclusive gift idea for whiskey enthusiasts and collectors looking for something rare and carefully crafted.

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