The sea leaves its mark on everything it touches and Talisker 18 is proof. Distilled on the rugged shores of the Isle of Skye, this iconic single malt carries the stormy soul of the Atlantic in every sip. After nearly two decades of aging, Talisker 18 Year Old doesn’t roar. It smolders, complex, mature, and quietly powerful.

Talisker 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Brand: Talisker | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 45.8% | Origin: Isle of Skye, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Smoky yet refined, briny sea spray, dried figs, and toffee swirl over gentle peat smoke and orange peel.
Palate: Full-bodied and velvety. Sweet vanilla, honey roasted nuts, spiced plum, and waves of maritime salt ride over a firm, smoky backbone.
Finish: Long, warming, and lingering. Oak spice, gentle chili heat, and soft smoke echo like the tide receding from a dark, stony beach.

Production Details
Matured in a combination of refill and toasted American oak casks, this 18-year-old expression preserves Talisker’s trademark coastal character while mellowing the peat and spice. The result is a whisky that’s bold but elegantly restrained, a masterclass in island maturation.

Perfect For
Celebratory nights, fireside reflections, or gifting to someone who understands aged whisky doesn’t need to shout. This is Talisker with its boots off, still wild, but wise.

Expert Notes
Talisker 18 has won multiple accolades, including Best Single Malt Whisky in the World at the 2007 World Whiskies Awards. Critics praise its balance of coastal smoke, aged sweetness, and integrated spice, a rare mix that few other island malts can replicate.

Customer Reviews
🗣️ “Smoky, rich, and refined, this is Talisker all grown up.”
🗣️ “It hits that sweet spot: bold but not brash, aged but not tired.”
🗣️ “I save this for nights that mean something.”

Interesting Fact
Talisker is the oldest distillery on Skye, and its 18-Year-Old is considered by many aficionados to be the distillery’s best-balanced core expression, often preferred even over older age statements for its harmony of smoke, sea, and sweetness.

Serving Suggestions
Serve neat in a tulip glass to let the aroma unfold slowly. Add a drop of water to coax out more fruit and spice complexity, or pair with dark chocolate or blue cheese to amplify its coastal richness.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1830 by the MacAskill brothers, Talisker Distillery sits by the sea on the Isle of Skye’s wild western edge. Its spirit, shaped by copper stills with signature U shaped lye pipes and worm tub condensers, delivers that unmistakable balance of smoke, salt, and spice. A true island malt with a stormy heart.