Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 49.1%
A limited edition Talisker 44-year-old, Forests of the Deep is the second of Talisker's Xpedition series of prestige releases, and is produced in collaboration with marine conservation charity Parley, who undertook an expedition to the underwater sea kelp forests off the Cape of Good Hope with some Talisker oak staves on board.
Talisker Forests of the Deep is from a small batch of 44-year-old Talisker that was finished in ten American and European oak refill hogshead and butts that incorporated these staves, and were recharred with shavings from worn oak staves and a small amount of sustainably sourced Scottish sea kelp.
Bottled at 49.1%, Talisker 44-year-old Xpedition II Forests of the Deep is a limited edition of just 1,997 bottles worldwide.
Attributes
Distillery
Talisker
Bottler
Distillery
Series
Forests Of The Deep
Country
Scotland
Region
Island
Age
44
Limited Edition
Yes
Bottles Produced
1,997
Cask Type
American & European Oak (Refill Hogsheads & Butts)
Bottle Size
70cl
ABV
49.1%
Pre-Owned
No
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep clear amber, excellent beading.
Nose: Mellow overall, with a light peppery prickle at first. Deep, dense and complex. The top notes speak of wood wreathed in fragrant smoke and rich maritime hints of ships and the sea, as enticing traces of seaweed, salt crystals and warm sand mingle with sweeter hints of rich toffee.
Palate: A big, wonderfully oil smooth texture and mouthwatering umami-rich taste, as waves of smoky sweet rich intensity meet the full force of the sea mid palate. The effect becomes savoury and lightly drying as a delicious peppery warmth surges forward to embrace these smooth, rich flavours of the deep.
Finish: Really long, with soft traces of candle wax as a sweet chilli-pepper warmth suffuses the palate, becoming mouth-cooling if water is added.
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The value is there for sure and it is definitely worth a buy, but there is a slight punch to it, bordering ever so slightly on that sulphuric taste you sometimes get with sherry butts. Not as rounded or soft as I'd have expected for a 13 yr old. Still great though.
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Beautiful colour. Fruitcake and chocolate on the nose. I could sniff it for hours. The palate is rich full and well rounded with no sulphur or off notes. With a treacly mouth feel (beautiful legs!) and a long silky finish this is one to cherish. Incredible value at £70!
An exciting deep rich brown coloured liquid.
A compote of fruit together with dried grapes is lovely on the tongue.
Nicely sweetened syrup is evident too.
Invested in two bottles but will be ordering a third.
Great warming malt enjoyed by two. (One aka Pig)