{"product_id":"talisker-25-years","title":"Talisker 25 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFounded in 1830 in Carbost on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, Talisker is one of the island’s oldest distilleries. Nestled by the sea, it has built its reputation on maritime-marbled single malts since 1831. A Diageo-owned icon, Talisker is celebrated as part of the “Classic Malts” lineup, revered for bold peat, peppery spice, and enduring complexity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThough the distillery is run by Diageo’s Classic Malts team, the philosophy remains steeped in heritage. Talisker uses traditional practices—long fermentation, copper pot stills with swan-neck lyne pipes, and careful distillation—ensuring each bottle captures the spirit’s wild, island character expressed with elegance .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade from 100% malted barley (sourced from Muir of Ord or Port Ellen Maltings), peated to ~18–22 ppm. Pure spring water is drawn from Cnoc nan Speireag on Hawk Hill above the distillery. Fermentation uses proprietary yeast strains in large wooden washbacks\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDouble-distilled in traditional copper pot stills (two wash stills ~10,000 L and three spirit stills ~7,500 L). Unique swan-neck lyne pipes curl back to the still, allowing heavier compounds to re-distill—yielding a rich, full-bodied spirit with peat, brine, and oily texture\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMatured for 25 years (bottled as 25yo) primarily in American oak hogsheads with some European refill casks. The maritime climate tempers maturation, deepening peat with orange, exotic fruit, and spice, while preserving coastal freshness\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNose: Mature smoke, salty sea breeze, old orange peel, honeyed wood, and chalky ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Medium-bodied with clay pipe smoke layered with toffee, plum, nectarines, chilli-chocolate, cedar, dried fruit, and green apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinish: Long, refined, smoky, saline, and peppery, echoing citrus zest and gentle chili warmth\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExcels with rich seafood (smoked salmon, oysters), grilled meat, dark chocolate, charcuterie, and spicy dishes. Piquant desserts like orange tart also complement its peppery and citrus character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe neat or with a few drops of still water in a tulip or Glencairn glass at \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–18 °C (59–64 °F)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This temperature range highlights nuanced smoke, fruit, and maritime tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBottled at 45.8% ABV with chill filtration and coloring. As a matured expression, it won’t evolve further. Store upright in a cool, dark space (\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12–16 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e); remains stable and enjoyable for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill (if applicable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle malt — 100% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e45.8% ABV\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MHD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922282299606,"sku":null,"price":3730.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Talisker25Years.png?v=1773668279","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/talisker-25-years","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}