Raw materials
malted barley
water
Distillery
Talisker
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Talisker.
Talisker is a historic single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Carbost on the shore of Loch Harport on the Isle of Skye. Part of the Diageo group, it is renowned for the maritime, smoky and spicy character of its whiskies (e.g. 10 y, 18 y, Distillers Edition, Port Ruighe).
single malt distillery
Scotch whisky
single malt
Islands single malt
Producer range
Producer range Talisker
Spirit categories
single malt distillery
Scotch whisky
single malt
Islands single malt
Representative products
Talisker 10 Years Old (Single Malt)
Talisker 18 Years Old
Talisker Distillers Edition (Amoroso finish)
Talisker Port Ruighe
Talisker Skye
Talisker Storm / Dark Storm
Casks and ageing vessels
ex-bourbon (American oak)
Amoroso (sherry casks) - finish (Distillers Edition)
port casks (ruby port) - finish (Port Ruighe)
European oak (refill)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production of single malt Scotch whisky: use of malted barley and local water, fermentation and distillation in copper pot stills with traditional worm-tub condensers. The new-make is then matured in oak casks; some expressions are finished in particular casks (e.g. Amoroso sherry, port casks).
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills with worm-tub condensers (traditional).
Ageing
Maturation in oak casks; predominant use of ex-bourbon (American oak) and use of special-cask finishes for some expressions (Amoroso sherry, port casks).
Producer history Talisker
Talisker was founded by the MacAskill brothers in Carbost on the Isle of Skye in the early 19th century (the brand's official narrative indicates an opening around 1830). Over the decades the site has undergone changes in ownership and development and experienced a fire in the 20th century; the current operation is part of the Diageo group. Talisker is historically recognized as the main producer of single malt on the Isle of Skye and a consolidated name among the "Classic Malts" selection.
Production philosophy
Talisker emphasizes the maritime origins of its whisky: the official claim highlights the coastal element and the connection with the Isle of Skye. In recent years the brand has communicated environmental responsibility initiatives related to the protection of marine habitats and the conservation of coastal waters.
Territory
Carbost, Loch Harport, Isle of Skye (Scotland, United Kingdom). The climate and coastal location influence the aromatic style of the whiskies, often described as maritime, saline, smoky and peppery.
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