Talisker 43 Year Old Xpedition Oak: The Atlantic Challenge
  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Islands
  • Distillery Talisker
  • Age 43 Year Old
  • Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Alcohol 49.7%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • smooth
  • sweet
  • fresh
  • woody
  • warm
  • smoky
  • pepper
  • waxy

Talisker

43 Year Old Xpedition Oak: The Atlantic Challenge (0.75l, 49.7%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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The adventurous Whisky, shaped by the greatest of sea journeys.

Talisker distillery was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskil at Carbost, on the the Isle of Skye. In all these years Talisker's distillation method has remained virtually the same, refusing to go with the flow of the industry, other than with the necessary health and safety improvements. As the only distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker's drams are quite idiosyncratic, defining an Island malt style that is their very own.

Are you ready for the distillery's new adventure?

Talisker 43 Year Old Xpedition Oak: The Atlantic Challenge is an extremely limited edition expression created on an adventurous journey across the Atlantic. Inspired by MacAskill brothers' journey from the Isle of Eigg to the Isle of Skye, where they established the Talisker Distillery, the famous adventurer James Aiken undertook a 3,264-mile journey across the Ocean. Following the route the rowers of the annual Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge take, he carried with him wooden staves and selections of casks, stressing them through the harsh and beautiful elements of the sea to create a truly rare and unique Whisky. 

It's also the distillery’s oldest release to date—showing the signature peppery sea salt smoky sweetness of the brand after having been nurtured in oak for more than four decades. The special release has been drawn from 10 casks, with only 1830 bottles released. And hear this: each bottle will be accompanied by a piece of one of the very staves that traversed the Ocean. An adventure in every sip.
  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Islands
  • Distillery Talisker
  • Age 43 Year Old
  • Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Alcohol 49.7%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.

Appearance / Color
Deep clear amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
A mellow and slightly spicy olfactory journey, with rich layers of varnished wood, sea air, warm sand, smoke, and a smooth, aromatic hint of wax.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
A full, smooth texture like the early morning sea, with vibrant, juicy currents of rich sweet notes, and a fresh, balancing splash of ocean salt spray. The effect becomes lightly drying before the signature peppery warmth envelops the palate.

Finish
As long as the sea journey (in a pleasant way, of course) with a considerable sweet chili-pepper warmth that envelops the whole palate.
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  • smooth
  • sweet
  • fresh
  • woody
  • warm
  • smoky
  • pepper
  • waxy
Talisker 43 Year Old Xpedition Oak: The Atlantic Challenge
Talisker 43 Year Old Xpedition Oak: The Atlantic Challenge
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Beer and malt Whisky seem to have quite a bit in common. Both drinks begin with malted barley, which deliver the enzymes and sugars needed for fermentation when steeped in hot water. The two go their separate ways at the wash stage, where they're fermented or aged to become the adult beverages you know and love.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland using a pot still distillation process at a single distillery, with malted barley as the only grain ingredient. It must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years (most Single Malts are matured longer, though).
Can Scotch go bad? Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal. After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Scotland is home to more than 20 million casks of maturing Whisky. That’s four for every person living there. Nuts!
Scotch Whisky is seldom aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation. In addition to that, Whisky is often matured or finished in various wine casks such as Sherry or Port.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Beer and malt Whisky seem to have quite a bit in common. Both drinks begin with malted barley, which deliver the enzymes and sugars needed for fermentation when steeped in hot water. The two go their separate ways at the wash stage, where they're fermented or aged to become the adult beverages you know and love.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland using a pot still distillation process at a single distillery, with malted barley as the only grain ingredient. It must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years (most Single Malts are matured longer, though).
Can Scotch go bad? Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal. After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Scotland is home to more than 20 million casks of maturing Whisky. That’s four for every person living there. Nuts!
Scotch Whisky is seldom aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation. In addition to that, Whisky is often matured or finished in various wine casks such as Sherry or Port.
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