Talisker 30 Year Old (2021 Release) 700ml 48.5%

The Talisker 30 Year Old 2021 Release is a rare single malt Scotch whisky from the Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye. Matured in refill American oak casks and bottled at a natural cask strength of 48.5% ABV, this limited global run featured only 3,216 bottles.

Nose| Sea air, charcoal, clove, white pepper, dried tropical fruits, slightly vegetal, hint of whipped cream. Water brings out more fruit and smoke along with a buttery croissant/biscuit note.

Taste|Sweet and salty, dried fig, more peppery spice, grilled pineapple, hints of smoke, apples, lemon peel. With water, orange Pixie Stix, red licorice, and melon emerge along with more damp earthiness.

Finish|Surprisingly mellow, fruit salad, bonfire on the beach, the small amount of peat I was expecting shows up a bit at the very end. With water, vanilla icing, more citrus, and the oak finally shines through.