Talisker 18 Years Island Single Malt Scotch [700ML]

Description

What makes an 18-year-old Scotch from the wild shores of Skye worth the wait?

The Talisker 18 Years Island Single Malt Scotch represents the pinnacle of coastal whisky craftsmanship from Scotland’s most dramatic distillery. This award-winning expression earned “Best Single Malt In The World” at the 2007 World Whisky Awards, showcasing the perfect marriage of maritime intensity and aged sophistication. Unlike the bold peat bombs like Big Peat Islay Blended Malt or the medicinal punch of Ardbeg 10 Year Old, this Talisker delivers elegant complexity with restrained power.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Talisker, Carbost, Isle of Skye – founded 1830
• Region: Islands – known for maritime, peaty character
• ABV: 45.8% – higher strength preserves coastal intensity
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: 18 years in American oak bourbon and sherry casks with worm tub condensers
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals honeycomb, sea brine, and gentle peat smoke. Palate delivers rich dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and Talisker’s signature white pepper heat. Finish lingers with drying oak, tobacco, and zesty orange peel
• Best Served: Neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has found this expression strikes the perfect balance between coastal wildness and refined maturity. The extended aging tames Talisker’s notorious pepper without sacrificing its distinctive maritime soul.

Ideal for: Serious collectors and experienced whisky enthusiasts seeking complexity. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian dishes like beef rendang or dark chocolate desserts. Recommended for: Those ready to graduate from younger expressions to ultra-premium aged whiskies like The Dalmore 21 Years.