Talisker The Wild Explorador, 2023 Special Release/ 59.7%/ 0.7l

The Diageo Special Releases 2023 collection consists of eight single malt whiskies and is called "Spirited Xchange".

It was created for the first time by Diageo's master blender, Dr Stuart Morrison, who described his creation as "an attempt to identify and celebrate the idea of ​​aromas and flavours that surround us every day and inspire the need to create. This collection is a cross-section of our impressive warehouse stock and the result of experimenting with more or less traditional casks. As a result, we have created eight unique spirits that we had not previously imagined would exist". Talisker Cask Strength, described as "The Wild Explorador", is a nod to the sea and the former maritime power, Portugal. After a basic maturation in traditional oak casks, the whisky was finished in casks of three types of port: Ruby, Tawny and White.

Nose: sea breeze and seaweed, beach washed by ocean waves, smoked meat, grilled pineapple, raisins, wet chalk and peat smoke in the background.

Palate: peat smoke, white pepper, salted caramel, raisins, dried plums and cherries, pumpernickel and traces of charred oak.

Finish: quite long, with notes of sea breeze, peat smoke, salt and pepper, dried fruit and a touch of oak.