Talisker 8 Y0 - Tidal Churn (Special Releases 2024)

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Written By Thomas Øhrbom

Talisker 8 Y0 - Tidal Churn (Special Releases 2024), 58.7%

The Talisker entry in Diageo’s Special Releases 2024. Finished in “stone-spun and lightly re-toasted casks”. Really? Hmm.

The Talisker 8 Y0 - Tidal Churn (Special Releases 2024) goes on sale in Norway next week at NOK 1400 (18733101).

Nose: Toasted oak, gentle wood smoke, and mild pepper notes. Over time, a soft fruitiness and a hint of vanilla emerge.

Taste: Full-bodied, sweet, and richly layered. Wood smoke is present but allows the peppery fruitiness to take the lead.

Finish: Medium-long with added notes of chocolate and red berries. The smoke and fruitiness remain prominent, rounding out a warm and inviting profile.

Comment: Smoky depth and fruity brightness.

Score 88/100

Sláinte
-Thomas

Thomas Øhrbom
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