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Talisker 18 Year Old
Produced at the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been made by the sea since 1830, with its smell and taste instantly connecting you to its rugged maritime home. Every sip is a taste of the Isle of Skye itself, one of the most remote, windswept yet beautiful landscapes in Scotland. With wonderful sweetness and warmth, intertwined with just a thread of smoke, Talisker 18 Year Old is an award-winning whisky that is rich and soft but still assertive. Named the 'Best Single Malt Whisky in the World 2007' at the World Whiskies Awards, Talisker 18 Year Old is a single malt masterpiece. Talisker 18 Year Old makes a perfect gift for connoisseurs looking to explore new depths of flavour amongst smoky island single malt whiskies.
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Part of the Diageo family of brands.
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Nose: Rich and fruity Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel with some butterscotch or rum toffee and a thread of smoke behind.
Palate: Sweet in front, then more assertive, with a whiff of smoke. The overall effect is warming. The development is towards smoke, coal-tar, and toffee.
Finish: Medium length with hints of tobacco, leather, and pepper.
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Springbank 12 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old is a robust Campbeltown single malt Scotch whisky bottled at cask strength, known for its complex profile featuring a balance of sweet and smoky characteristics, a creamy mouthfeel, and tropical and fruity notes often accompanied by spicy, nutty, and occasionally medicinal peat smoke. The specific flavor notes, however, vary with each annual release, influenced by the specific combination of bourbon, sherry, and rum casks used for maturation.
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Part of the J and A Mitchell and Company family of brands.
Note: This whisky is part of an ongoing series, with variability between each release due to differences in mash bill, barrels used, age profile, and others. If the specific version is not listed, ask your server or a store employee for more info.
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Nose: Dried fruit (cherries, apricots), toffee, banana, pineapple, coconut, marzipan, honey, sea spray, and a subtle peaty influence.
Palate: Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, black pepper, cinnamon, licorice, dark fruits, stewed apples, vanilla, toasted oak, and a salty or briny undertone.
Finish: Long, warming, and satisfying, with notes of oak, dried fruits, spices (cinnamon, pepper), soot, and the signature Springbank maritime brine.
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