1 / 7Talisker 2021 Special Release 8-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
Talisker 2021 Special Release is an 8-year-old single malt Scotch, listed at 59.7% ABV in a 70cl bottle. Its description claims heavily peated refill-cask maturation, with maritime notes, smoke and a peppery finish.
At a glance
- An eight-year maturation and heavily peated refill-cask claim point to a smoky, assertive style.
- The listing gives the bottle strength as 59.7% ABV, so this is a high-strength whisky compared with standard-strength bottlings.
- Supplied in a cardboard tube, according to the listing.
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Talisker Special Releases 2024 │ 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky │ 58.7% vol │ 70cl │ Smooth & Creamy in Texture │ Maritime Smoke
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The listed 70cl bottle and cardboard tube suit buyers looking for a full-size bottle with presentation packaging.
- The specific smoke, maritime and peppery flavour description gives buyers a clear indication of the intended style.
Cons
- The listed 59.7% ABV may be less suitable for buyers seeking a lower-strength whisky.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Type | Single Malt Scotch |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 year old |
| Bottle size | 70cl Standard |
| Alcohol strength | 59.7% ABV |
| Origin | Produced in Scotland |
| Packaging | Cardboard Tube |
| Cask description | Crafted from heavily peated refill casks |
|---|---|
| Tasting description | intense maritime notes, powerful smoke, and a signature peppery finish |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The product description says it was aged 8 years, while the title also includes 2012 and 2021 Special Release. The listing does not explain those date details, so confirm the bottling identity if the vintage or release year is important.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Whisky drinkers seeking a young, heavily peated single malt with smoky, maritime and peppery character.
- Buyers looking for a high-strength Scotch in a presentation tube.
Less suited to
- Those who prefer lower-strength whisky or a mild, lightly smoky flavour profile.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly towards the top end, though a smaller share falls in the lower star categories. The ratings do not reveal why customers chose them or establish particular flavour preferences. For buyers considering this high-strength, heavily peated style, they offer only a broad indication of overall reception, not assurance that its intense smoke and pepper suit every palate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the listed bottle strength?
The listing states 59.7% ABV.
How old is this Talisker?
The title and description identify it as an 8-year-old whisky. The listing also includes 2012 and 2021 Special Release without clarifying the date relationship.
What flavour profile does the listing describe?
It describes intense maritime notes, powerful smoke and a peppery finish, and claims heavily peated refill-cask maturation.
Does it come in a presentation container?
The listing names a cardboard tube.
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