Talisker unveils 44-Year-Old limited release

Diageo’s Talisker Scotch whisky brand has teamed up with ocean conservation not-for-profit Parley for the Oceans to release its oldest expression to-date.

Only 1,997 bottles of this whisky will be released globally, which is inspired by an expedition led by Parley for the Oceans -Talisker’s partner in ocean conservation - to one of the world’s largest sea kelp forests near the Cape of Good Hope. The whisky is named Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky 44-Year-Old: Forests of the Deep.

With support from Talisker, Parley undertook an expedition to one of the world’s largest sea kelp forests near the Cape of Good Hope. The mission yacht explored ‘The Great African Sea Forest’, where the expedition team of scientists, activists and filmmakers undertook a dive into its depths. On board the yacht were Talisker cask staves, which were later charred using a small amount of sustainably sourced Scottish sea kelp and stave wood shavings, before finishing the whisky’s maturation journey. This exceptional whisky was the product of getting finished in these marine oak casks before bottling.

The newly released whisky reaches new depths of flavour, combining enticing aromas and sweet, smoky maritime accents. It is an elemental Talisker with a wonderfully oily-smooth texture and umami-rich taste with a sweet chilli-pepper finish. This rare whisky has been nurtured for over four decades and finished in marine oak casks.