Talisker 46 Year Old Prima & Ultima Fourth Release 1976

Talisker 46 Year Old Prima & Ultima Fourth Release 1976

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Talisker 46 Year Old Prima & Ultima Fourth Release 1976
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70 cl

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Talisker 46 Year Old Prima & Ultima Fourth Release is a limited-edition single malt whisky produced at the Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Islay. This extra-mature Talisker single malt forms part of the fourth release of Diageo`s Prima & Ultima series of rare and collectible malts. Distilled way back in 1976, the whisky was matured for 46 years in a single oak puncheon. 1976 is notable for being a heatwave year during which the stills at Talisker ran hot, resulting in greater copper contact and a richer expression of the distillery`s new make spirit. Expect heady notes of salted caramel, chocolate and pepper, alongside subtle peat smoke.

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Talisker is the oldest working distillery on the isle of Skye and one of Scotland's most famous coastal / island malts. Founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, the distillery was acquired by the Dailuaine-Talisker Distillers Co. in 1898, who expanded the distillery before selling up to Scottish whisky giant DCL in 1916. The distillery was destroyed by fire in 1960, but was thankfully meticulously rebuilt based on the original plans with replica stills being manufactured to ensure the unique character of the spirit was preserved. The distillery used to have on-site maltings, but these were decommissioned in the early 1970s.

Ageing is American oak casks is preferred, although limited edition barrel finishes are available, and the barley is peated to medium level - around 20 parts per million. Talisker is a distinctive malt - smoky, bold and flavourful. Talisker 10 Year Old is considered by many to be one of the classic modern single malts, while Port Ruighe is aged in ex-Port casks, adding notes of ripe red fruit. Independent bottlings are quite rare when it comes to Talisker, but a great opportunity to taste single cask expressions.

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