Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old · 1981 Vintage

Colour

Rich, burnished amber with copper-gold highlights and a touch of mahogany

Nose

Briny sea air and piercing peat rise first, carried by a warm, sherry-soaked sweetness. Dried figs and raisins, orange zest, and a ribbon of dark chocolate mingle with iodine and cracked pepper. A coastal waxiness drapes the aroma as the 62% presence hints at depth and power, inviting another breath.

Palate

Powerful, full-bodied palate with an oily texture; sea-salt and peat smoke ride a tidal wave of warmth from 62% ABV. Briny notes mingle with cracked pepper, charred timber, and rich sherry, alongside dark chocolate and dried fruit. Long, warming finish leaves smoky maritime echoes and a final whisper of sweetness.

Finish

An immense maritime finish where peat smoke, sea salt and cracked pepper persist, wrapping the palate in a warm glow. It evolves into dark fruit and cocoa, ending with a long, dry, peppery echo that lingers like a sea-salted horizon.