Talisker 30 Year is a rare, contemplative expression that brings decades of maturation to the signature Skye characterpeat smoke, maritime influence, and spicy warmthwhile softening and deepening over time. Its not a whisky for every day; its a whisky to savor, ideally in small measures, and to explore how time shapes its smoke, fruit, and oak interplay. Because its a limited edition and long-aged, each release feels like a milestone.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Talisker is from Carbost, on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

• The 30-year expression is a limited edition bottling, presented as one of the prestige releases of the Talisker line.

• Bottled at 48.5% ABV (cask-strength style; non-chill filtered, no coloring) in recent editions.

Tasting Profile

Element Notes & Character Colour / Appearance Pale gold / burnished gold hue mature but still youthful in color. Nose / Aroma Initially mild and fruity: sea breeze, dried fruit (figs), soft peat smoke. With time, charred sticks, seaweed, fudge, a mildly waxy or creamy edge. Palate / Taste Smoke appears but in a gentler, more integrated way. Youll find almond milk, stone fruit, citrus peel, salty maritime notes, and oak influence. Some bitter lemon peel, vegetation, coffee in the later stages. Finish Long, warming, with a lingering coastal salinity and a white-pepper tingle. Smoke fades but leaves echo.

One reviewer described:

Surprisingly mellow and dry; the smoke is present but softened by three decades in wood.

Another tasting note:

Mild and unusually fruity, fading into lush seaweed with charred sticks the smoke is immediate and dry with creamy oak.

Food & Pairings

• Serve: Best neat, possibly with a few drops of water to coax out hidden aromas. Use a tulip or Glencairn glass so the smoke and subtle notes can develop.

• Pairings:
  Smoked seafood (salmon, mackerel), oysters the coastline character of Talisker aligns beautifully
  Rich shellfish in butter sauce
  Grilled or roasted meats with char and herbs
  Dark chocolate or chocolate with sea salt
  Strong blue cheeses or aged sheep cheeses

Quick Overview

Feature Detail Name Talisker 30 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Origin / Distillery Talisker, Isle of Skye, Scotland Cask Strategy Full maturation in refill American oak (no heavy finishing) ABV ~ 48.5% Style / Character Matured peat & smoke, saline / maritime influence, fruit, oak, spice Use / Audience Prestige sipping whisky, limited edition release