Talisker 'The Wild Explorador' Special Release 2023 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

Introducing Talisker Special Release 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at natural cask strength - A surge of warmth rises through the current, radiating a sweet, charred undertone. The crash of sea-salt spray against the ship’s bow relights the fire of exploration in determined sailors. Against an unforgiving sea the caravel, an iconic Portuguese sea vessel, forges on, braving harsh elements to reach the farthest corners of the earth. Our Malt Master pays homage to the Portuguese origins of these great seafarer’s ships, by finishing this supreme maritime whisky in a combination of Ruby, White and Tawny port casks. Reigniting our own passion for exploration, this unusual combination of casks brings uncanny balance to a tumultuous Talisker. Rich bright gold lights the fires of desire, while clear maritime notes of sea air carry hints of oyster shell, salt and sand dune on a spicy and peaty base. Surging through them come rich, sweet hints of white grape, dark fruit and dry tannin. In the mouth, these characters merge as one creamy-smooth richly fruity taste, with waves of saltiness, smoke and spice crashing through the intense finish.

Tasting Notes:

A full-on Talisker with rich, robust flavours that has gained rounded, fruity notes from subtle finishing, which embrace but do not tame the classic Talisker character.

"So, a Talisker for chefs? The ones who always cook with whisky – and sometimes even add some to the food? It's very, very good, I don't think the Port has softened it too much." - Serge, Whisky Fun (88 Points)

"The nose is like orchard fruits—pears, apples, peaches, cherries—cooking on a charcoal barbecue by the seaside. There's lots going on palatewise, with briny, sweet aromas of burning rosehip tea leaves, burning rosemary, dates, figs, tonka bean, dried cherry, nutmeg, and dark chocolate. The finish has a clove-studded smoked ham-like note, tying up this fruity, floral, spicy, uniquely expressive dram." - Amanda Schuster, Distiller (96 Points)

"Finished in a combination of white, tawny, and ruby port casks. The white port is noticeable first, soaking up the saltiness of seashell-decorated sandcastles and spices to leave a dry crisp nose, with later floral and fruity notes joining a peaty tang of green herbal and oily fish aromas. Red apple, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, and morello cherry flavors become dry and mouth-drawing before breaking into salted caramel creaminess with banoffee pie and a forceful spicy finish." - Johnny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (91 Points)