Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.
Tasting
How it drinks
Sight
Rich amber gold, slightly deeper than Skye; the charred oak contributes additional color extraction
Nose
More intense and maritime than Skye — this expression leans into Talisker stormy coastal character. Crashing waves of brine, sea spray, and wet rock. Black pepper and woodsmoke. Charred oak adds smoky sweetness and dark caramel. Dried fruit (raisin, fig) from the charred cask. A brooding, powerful nose that evokes Atlantic storms on the Skye coast
Palate
Bold and maritime-forward. The charred oak adds a darker sweetness — dark caramel, treacle, dried fruit. Strong black pepper attack with sea salt and brine. Woodsmoke is more prominent than in Skye. Chili warmth and volcanic heat. Full-bodied and powerful. The maritime and smoky elements are turned up relative to the 10yo while the honey sweetness is turned down. Storm-tossed and unapologetic
Finish
Long, powerful finish with sea salt, black pepper, and charred oak sweetness. Dark caramel and smoke linger. The maritime character persists through the finish — a whisky that tastes like the sea feels during a squall
Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.
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