United States — would you like to set this as your default country of delivery?
Talisker 25 Year Old Bot.2008
70cl / 54.2%
See all the Diageo Special Releases
FREE UK Mainland standard delivery
In Stock
£1,100
£916.67 ex VAT
(£1,571.43 per litre)
You must be aged 18 or above to buy alcohol in the UK
Estimated Delivery
-
Express delivery(Choose a day)
From £6.95
-
Standard delivery (UK Mainland)
Free
-
Click & Collect (Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm)
Free
A Talisker 25yo from Diageo's Special Releases is always a thing to cherish - and this is no exception, with a very clean, citric emphasis when compared to some of the earlier releases. As we've come to expect from Talisker, this is nothing short of superb.
Tasting Notes (1)Facts
-
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
-
Series
Diageo Special Releases 2008
-
Age
-
Bottling Date
2008
-
No of Bottles
9708
-
Country
Scotland
-
Region
Island
-
Colouring
Yes
Tasting Notes
-
Tasting notes by Whiskyfun (Serge Valentin)
-
Nose
The difference with the oldies is very obvious, and not only because of the higher proof. It’s much more ‘coastal’, with much more notes of iodine, sea air, oysters, kelp… As for the fruity side, we left the oranges for more lemons and green apples. Also highly unusual notes of green olives that we never got in any Talisker as far as we can remember. The peat is less ‘ashy and sooty’, and probably grassier and more organic.
-
Nose with water
It got even straighter, on a pure mix of seawater and lemon juice. Make that a plate of oysters.
-
Mouth (neat)
Again, what’s striking is that there’s much more lemon and even lime in this ‘new’ one. Very citric and then certainly peatier than the oldies. Also very peppery, but it’s different pepper when compared with the exceptional 1952. Sharper and also more mineral.
-
Mouth with water
It does not get any rounder but, interestingly, closer to the oldies, with these heavy notes of shoe polish that we found in the 1953. Also notes of fresh almonds and always a lot of lemon.
-
Finish
Long, heavily ‘coastal’ now, with the ‘lemony peat’ striking at the end. Faint tannins (grape skin).
-
Comment
These recent 20 or 25yo Taliskers are all very good and except for wood type variations (there has been some sherry versions), they are all very consistent. What’s more, even if the 1952 is really out of this world, they are in the same league as the oldies and should benefit from a little bottle aging. Only one concern, though: will the corks keep as well as good twist caps (or better yet, tin/spring caps) do? SGP:457 - 91 points.
-
Do you own this bottle?
Sell my bottleMore from Talisker
-
Talisker 8 Year OldBot.1980s
£1,100
(£1,466.67 per litre)
-
Talisker 8 Year OldBot.1980s
£1,100
(£1,466.67 per litre)
-
Talisker 30 Year OldBot.2013
£1,100
(£1,571.43 per litre)
-
Talisker 8 Year OldBot.1980s
£1,200
(£1,600 per litre)
-
Talisker 12 Year OldBot.1980s
£1,200
(£1,600 per litre)
-
Talisker 12 Year OldBot.1980s
£1,200
(£1,600 per litre)
Customer Reviews
Reviews
-
I cannot imagine anything tasting better than this. Absolutely gorgeous. It's not cheap, but it is something really special. It's a Talisker, unmistakably so, but with all the best of that wonderful spirit accentuated.
Disclaimer
While we endeavour to provide full and accurate information on our website, there may be occasions where producers have updated their recipe or failed to provide full details of their ingredients and processes. This may affect factors including the product style and allergen information, and we would advise that you always check the label and not solely rely on the information presented here. If you are at all uncertain about a product then please contact our customer service team before purchase.
Good To Know
How we pack
-
Eco-friendly Packaging
Our boxes are made of 100% recyclable cardboard. Our special air-inflated packaging is both re-usable and recyclable, as well as efficient to both transport and dispose of.
-
Flexible Delivery Options
We deliver to countries all over the world! You can also select express delivery, or pick a specific delivery date, at checkout.
-
Packed With Care
Our experienced warehouse team take great care with every order. As specialists in glass packaging they ensure that your items stay safe and secure in transit.
14-Day returns policy
We want you to be 100% happy with your order and it is our aim to ensure that all products supplied to all customers arrive in perfect condition. You have the right to cancel your order at any time without being charged for the goods ordered within 14 days of purchasing (other than for perishable or personalised products or those products that have been specified as non-returnable).