Talisker 25 Year Old commands attention the moment the cork is pulled, an elemental whisky shaped by sea, wind, and fire. Matured for a quarter century on the Isle of Skye, it captures the raw beauty of Talisker’s maritime identity. Powerful yet refined, its character is sculpted by decades of coastal maturation, imparting deep smoke, brine, and elegant complexity.

Talisker 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Brand: Talisker | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: Typically 45.8% | Origin: Isle of Skye, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile

Nose: Sea spray, smoldering embers, mineral-rich smoke, dried fruits, salted caramel, warm pepper, and polished oak.
Palate: Intense and balanced. Chili heat, campfire smoke, honeyed malt, roasted nuts, orange zest, deep oak, and Talisker’s iconic peppery edge.
Finish: Long and resonant with smoked citrus, brine, oak tannins, and lingering cracked pepper.

Production Details

Distilled on the rugged Isle of Skye using Talisker’s traditional copper pot stills with U-shaped lye pipes, enhancing its bold, peppery character. Matured for 25 years in selected American and European oak casks exposed to salty coastal air. Each annual release is bottled in limited quantities, often at natural cask strength.

Perfect For

Collectors pursuing rare coastal single malts, lovers of refined smoke, and those seeking a profound maritime whisky for momentous occasions.

Expert Notes

Highly regarded as a benchmark aged Talisker. Experts praise its perfect fusion of oceanic salinity, structured smoke, and mature oak richness, showcasing Talisker at its most polished and powerful.

Customer Reviews

“A tidal wave of smoke and spice, one of the most commanding Taliskers ever bottled.”
“Refined maritime intensity with astonishing depth.”
“The perfect harmony of coastal smoke and mature oak.”

Fresh Facts

Founded in 1830, Talisker is one of Scotland’s iconic island distilleries. Its 25 Year Old releases frequently earn top international awards, celebrated for delivering one of the most evocative maritime profiles in the whisky world.

Serving Suggestions

Best enjoyed neat. A few drops of water unlock deeper layers of citrus, smoke, minerality, and subtle sweetness.

Distillery Background

Talisker stands defiantly on the shores of Loch Harport, shaped by the harsh beauty of Skye. Renowned for whiskies “made by the sea,” the distillery remains dedicated to traditional methods, producing expressions that are unmistakably bold, elemental, and globally revered.