The voice of the sea, bold, windswept, and unmistakably wild. The 2024 Special Release takes that identity and turns the intensity up a notch. Even in a smaller 20cl bottle, it feels like holding a piece of Skye’s coastline in your hand: crashing waves, cold air, and the scent of charred wood drifting across the shore.

Talisker 8 Year Old 2024 Special Release
Brand: Talisker | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 56.9% | Origin: Isle of Skye, Scotland | Vol: 200ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Sea spray, smoked oak, and bright citrus peel, like standing beside a seaside bonfire as the tide pushes in.
Palate: Fiery, maritime, and full of life. Waves of chili heat, sweet malt, salted caramel, and grilled lemon crash across the tongue with Talisker’s signature vigor. The youthful energy makes the smoke feel electric.
Finish: Long, smoky, and ocean-bright. Pepper, salt, and ember warmth drift on with a steady, confident fade.

Production Details:
Talisker’s wild coastal character is shaped by peat-fired kilns, slow distillation, and aging in warehouses kissed by Skye’s salt air. This Special Release brings out a more energetic expression, fiery, vibrant, and pushed forward by cask selection designed to emphasize citrus and smoke. It’s Talisker distilled into pure elemental force.

Perfect For:
A chilly night outdoors, wrapped in a jacket with the ocean breeze cutting through the air. This is a whisky that feels at home beside firelight, waves, and good company.

Expert Notes:
Whisky writers highlight the 2024 8-year-old as one of the most spirited Taliskers in recent memory, admired for its clean smoke, coastal punch, and bright citrus edge. It’s often praised as a perfect snapshot of Skye’s raw identity.

Customer Reviews:
“Bursting with smoke and sea air. Classic Talisker but louder.”
“Peppery, salty, and alive. It hits instantly.”
“A small bottle that packs huge character.”

Interesting Fact:
Talisker is one of the few distilleries whose stills produce spirit with a naturally peppery profile, a signature that fans call “the Talisker zing.”

Serving Suggestions:
Neat for full coastal intensity. A splash of water softens the heat and lifts the citrus. If chilled, use one large cube to keep the structure intact.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1830 on the rugged Isle of Skye, Talisker stands alone on its windswept coastline, a distillery shaped by salt air, tidal weather, and generations of craftsmanship. Every bottle reflects Skye’s raw beauty: smoke, sea, and the spirit of a remote island forged by the elements.