Talisker Port Ruighe 750ml
KShs 6,500
A toast to all those who brave the high seas. A powerful flavoured maritime malt with the succulent sweetness of port.
- Country: Scotch Whisky
- Region: Island Whisky
- Distillery / Brand: Talisker
- Bottler: Talisker
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Style: Single Malt Whisky
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Alcohol: 45.8%
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You can spend years waiting for a new release in Talisker’s core range then two come along at once! Hot on the heels of Talisker Storm in early 2013 coma Talisker Port Ruighe Single Malt Scotch Whisky , pronounced ‘Port Ree’.
This no age statement release is finished in Port wine casks, imparting a new dimension to this Isle of Skye single malt.
From the earliest times back in the 19th century, Talisker has been matured in port casks.
The merchants of coastal Scotland had long been trading with the Portuguese, and those merchants were instrumental in founding the Port wine trade and shipping it to the world.
Talisker has always taken inspiration in what the sea brings. We now take price in celebrating those Scottish traders with the first release of a Talisker Double Matured in Port Casks.
Talisker Port Ruighe, named after the main trading port on Skye, combines Talisker’s powerful maritime character with succulent sweet notes of rich berry fruits for a superb contrasting taste experience.
Talisker Port Ruighe Tasting Notes
Nose:Â After a wave of initial sea spray, the nose becomes more complex with Crayola crayons, orange pith and a touch of white chocolate. Demerara and even sticking plaster emerge briefly along with plummy, umeshu notes.
Palate:Â Initial characteristic Talisker brine once again but much sweeter than usual. Thick and mouth coating like the Storm with chilli and a little chocolate orange. Increasingly smoky – much smokier than the nose suggests.
Finish:Â Milk chocolate becomes cocoa and oak with mocha notes and the faintest hint of that orange pith once again.
Overall:Â Alongside the distillery style there are similarities with Talisker Storm with the thicker, oilier mouthfeel and wood smoke. Port Ruighe has taken on additional characteristics from the Port casks however, adding sweetness and different notes such as plum and chocolate.
