Provenance Talisker 7 Year Old offers a rare glimpse into the youthful, energetic character of the Isle of Skye’s most iconic distillery. Talisker is known for its bold maritime style, peppery, smoky, and brimming with coastal influence. This 7-year expression, bottled by Douglas Laing, captures Talisker’s spirit in its raw, lively, and naturally presented form, making it a highly sought-after independent bottling.

Provenance - Talisker 7 Year Old (Isle of Skye) 70cl
Brand: Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Style: Island / Isle of Skye | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Sea breeze, soft smoke, pepper spice, sweet malt, and citrus hints.
Palate: Maritime saltiness, gentle peat smoke, warm black pepper, lemon peel, and malty sweetness.
Finish: Long, spicy, and coastal with lingering smoke and sea-salt warmth.

Production Details:

Aged for seven years in a hand-selected cask chosen for its lively, coastal Talisker character. Non-chill filtered, natural color, and bottled at 46% ABV. Distilled on the Isle of Skye using traditional copper pot stills famous for producing Talisker’s signature peppery profile.

Perfect For:

Talisker fans, island whisky lovers, collectors of independent bottlings, and drinkers who enjoy young, vibrant peat with coastal character.

Expert Notes:

Praised for showing Talisker’s bold identity even at a young age. Bright, spicy, smoky, and thoroughly coastal, an exciting snapshot of the distillery’s youthful power.

Customer Reviews:

“Classic Talisker spice and smoke, even at 7 years old.”
“Fresh, coastal, and lively, great independent bottling.”
“Peppery, salty, and smoky. A fun young Talisker.”

Interesting Fact:

Talisker is the only distillery on the Isle of Skye and is famed for its unique “volcanic” peppery character, often credited to its tall, U-shaped stills and coastal maturation.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy neat or with a splash of water to open the maritime notes. Pairs beautifully with smoked seafood, dark chocolate, or hard cheeses.

Distillery Background:

Founded in 1830, Talisker is one of Scotland’s most renowned island distilleries, known for producing bold, maritime whiskies with a distinctive peppery kick. Its coastal warehouses and traditional production methods give the spirit an unmistakable island identity. Independent bottlings like this Provenance release offer a rare chance to explore Talisker in a more youthful, unfiltered form.