Whisky advocateisle of skye, scotland matured in amoroso casks. Also corrected silly mistake in history moitraanak 14. In 1818 lauchlan maclean took over the lease to talisker house and started to clear its estate for sheep farming. Talisker is the only distillery on the hebridean island of skye and is one of the most popular and wellknown scottish single malt whisky brands in the world. Exhibiting were talisker, raasay distillery, torabhaig distillery, harris distillery, misty isle gin, chocolates of glenshiel, isle of skye smokehouse. Richer than the regular bottling, this wonderfully rounded distillers edition doublematured in examoroso casks has a luscious, fruity sweetness that perfectly compliments the crisp, dry peatsmoke and familiar pepperiness of talisker.
By clicking enter site you are confirming that you are of legal drinking age and that you accept the use of cookies. Let us help you explore whisky distillery tours in scotland. It is built on the exposed west coast of the island, on the seaweed shores of loch harport and has splendid views of the cuillins, the dramatic hills of. Scotlands great whisky distilleries maclean, charles, platman. The only distillery on the isle of skye is the talisker distillery, situated at carbost on the shores of loch harport, with dramatic views of the cuillins. Talisker 2007 bottled 2017 amoroso cask finish distillers. High quality talisker whisky gifts and merchandise. Have a taste of our award winning talisker single malt scotch whisky in our. Theres a lot going on herenotes of toffee and dark chocolate, layered with bitter orange, seaweed, kippers, smoked nuts, damp peat. Talisker distillery is the only distillery on the isle of skye, set on the shores of loch harport, against the views of the cuillins. Fiona is responsible for the visitor centre, which brings to life the story of talisker for up to 90,000 visitors. Detailed information about the talisker distillery.
Visit the distillery to know and take sips of its alluring, sweet, fullbodied single malt whisky. In 1960, heartache and tragedy took the talisker distillery by surprise. A liquid history was named wine and spirit book of the year by the. Talisker distillers edition 20082018 the rare malt. Distillery opening hours are monday friday from 10am 4pm. Founded in 1830 by the macaskill brothers, an interesting story follows with different owners until 1960 when a fire destroys a big part of the distillery. Hugh macaskill worked as a tacksman through the 1820s and 30s for laird macleod collecting rents and clearing the land of the families that comprised the tiny scattered townships and small farm holdings. Talisker whisky made by the sea a gentlemans world. If you are a guide dog assisted person, we ask you to book your visit in. Talisker is undoubtedly one of the worlds great whiskies. It is located on a lee of cnocnanspeireaghawkhill, near the village of carbost. Mentioned in a robert louis stevenson poem written in 1880, the scotsmans return from abroad the king o drinks, as i conceive it, talisker.
The two brothers set about clearing the crofters from their lands to expand the estates sheep flocks. The cheapest way to get from centara watergate pavillion hotel bangkok to chatuchak weekend market costs only. You must be of legal drinking age in your country to enter this site. There was a devastating fire here in 1960 and the entire building had to be rebuilt. It was officially established by hugh and kenneth macaskill, sons of the local doctor, in 1830 on the acquisition of the. The distillery was founded in 1830 by the macaskill brothers and they were from the nearby island of eigg. Talisker distillery the king of drinks wandering spirits.
Talisker distillery is an island single malt scotch whisky distillery based in carbost, scotland on. Talisker distillery is the oldest working distillery on the isle of skye, set on the shores of. Talisker distillery in the village of carbost on the isle of skye in scotland. Hugh and kenneth macaskill founded talisker distillery in 1830. This 1996 distillers edition is superb, particularly in balance, with a tarry, thick mouthfeel. Aug 08, 2017 the distillery of talisker is located in the village of carbost on the rugged hebridean island of skye. Talisker the distillers edition 1986 auction whisky hammer. You can take a tour to discover how the famous dram is made but be sure to book. Meet the allfemale management team running the talisker distillery. The two brothers set about clearing the crofters from their lands to expand the estates. Talisker island single malt scotch whisky escapement. The distillery in carbost, isle of skye, quickly drew the affections of many, including robert louis stevenson, who lovingly dropped the labels name in his poem, the scotsmans return from abroad. Please note it is strongly recommended that you call the distillery on 01496820240 in advance to book your tour to avoid disappointment.
In the same year, ownership passed to alexander grigor allan and roderick kemp, though kemp was later to sell his shares and invest instead. Robert louis stevenson mentions talisker by name is his poem, the scotsmans return from abroad. Founded in 1830, the history of talisker is filled with ups and downs. Talisker is the only distillery on the isle of skye, and is named for a nearby farm. Centara watergate pavillion hotel bangkok to chatuchak. The distillery was founded in 1830 by hugh and kenneth macaskill, sons of a doctor from the isle of egg. Talisker distillers edition 2003 the whisky shop dufftown. Talisker s 2019 distillery exclusive is an nas that has been triple matured. Today it will be the talisker distillers edition 2019. Talisker distillery is an island single malt scotch whisky distillery based in carbost the only distillery on the isle of skye. Hugh and kenneth macaskill founded the distillery in 1830. Talisker s water comes from cnoc nan speireag hawk hill and flows over peat, which adds an extra dimension to the whisky. Talisker was a favorite of robert lewis stevenson, he even mentions it in the poem the scotsmans return from abroad. The 10 best things to do near talisker distillery, carbost.
A journey of discovery into the worlds noblest spirit brucegardyne, tom on. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. A couple of days ago, i had the pleasure to interview andreas walch, listen to the impressive history of the talisker distillery and taste a few whiskies. Find all the transport options for your trip from centara watergate pavillion hotel bangkok to amphawa floating market right here. Hugh, in the business of holding and subletting leases of land acquired talisker house in 1825 and he, with his brother kenneth, bank agent in portree, obtained a lease of 21 acres 8. The distillery is operated by diageo, and talisker s 10 year old expression has been nominated as part of their classic malts series. Talisker is a viking word translating as sloping rock and is named after talisker bay, which is about five miles away. An initial period in refill oak casks, then heavily charred american oak hogsheads and finally some time in european oak puncheons. Talisker skye island single malt scotch whisky from the isle of skye. Take a moment to imagine how lovely it would be to get away from it all to an unspoilt island where you can relax and unwind, explore and learn or challenge yourself physically, whatever suits your holiday needs. The distillery is operated by united distillers and vintners for diageo, and is marketed as part of their classic malts series. They get quite a lot of rain usually but it was sunny when i was there.
It was rebuilt and upgraded a few times over the years. Sep 16, 2016 the roots of talisker stretch back to 1825, when hugh macaskill was granted a lease of talisker house whereupon he and his brother, kenneth, would establish a distillery five years later. The taigh ailean hotel makes an excellent starting point for visiting the the talisker distillery, only 3 miles away. The distillery is world famous for its smokysweet whisky with a hint of the sea. Talisker distillery is an island single malt scotch whisky distillery based in carbost, scotland on the isle of skye.
These expressions are allowed a finishing period in casks that previously held amoroso sherry, which plays wonderfully with the distinctive coastal salinity of talisker s single malt. Talisker distillery visitors centre, talisker visitors. It took two years to replicate and replace the five stills lost in the fire. It was officially established by hugh and kenneth macaskill, sons of the local doctor, in 1830 on the acquisition of the lease of talisker house from the macleod of macleod. This talisker distillers edition was distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2014. The talisker distilleries robert louis stevenson praised it in his 1880 poem the scotsmans return from abroad with the words. The distillery is operated by diageo and was marketed as part of their classic malts series. These highlyrated distilleries in scotland are a must visit. The production water is drawn from 14 underground springs that rise from hawk hill cnoc nan speirag behind the distillery, so named as the hill is. By the mid1850s a major depression hit the malt whisky industry and despite taliskers reputation, the distillery was advertised for sale for just.
The glenlivet, ardbeg, glenmorangie, balvenie, talisker. Talisker distillery scotch whisky isle of skye, scotland. Its the 2007 vintage distillers edition from talisker. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Talisker 1996 bottled 2008 amoroso cask finish distillers. The talisker bodega 41 year old was distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2019, making it the oldest whisky ever released from the isle of skye, from the oldest distillery on the isl. Jan 22, 2021 talisker happens to be one of my favourite scotch distilleries. Talisker is the only distillery on the isle of skye in the group of the inner. If it gets too dry, the distillery has to shut down for lack of water. Talisker distillery comments only single malt distillery on skye. A talisker whiskeyleparlo the talisker distillery panoramio. The whisky was originally triple distilled, but eventually reverted to double distillation in 1928.
Rome2rio makes travelling from centara watergate pavillion hotel bangkok to amphawa floating market easy. Diane oversees the working of both the distillery and the visitors centre, leading a diverse team at this iconic site fiona macintyre, brand home manager. Media in category talisker distillery the following 32 files are in this category, out of 32 total. The king o drinks, as i conceive it, talisker, islay or glenlivit. We also use cookies to help us make this website better. In 1827, hugh and kenneth macaskill, who had returned to their familys home of skye from the smaller island of eigg a couple of years earlier, acquired taliskers lease.
Munros bar stocks a selection of 10 talisker malts, including talisker storm and the fabulous talisker 25 year old. Meet the allfemale management team running the talisker. These highlyrated distilleries in scotland are a must. Things to do near talisker distillery on tripadvisor. The talisker distillery is a whisky distillery on the isle of skye. Talisker distillery is an island single malt scotch whisky distillery based in carbost, scotland on the minginish peninsula on the isle of skye. Talisker was the only distilleryon the isle of skye in the group of the inner hebridian islands until the opening of torabhaig in 2017. In celebration of international womens day go inside the talisker distillery to meet the allfemale management team leading the production of this iconic scotch brand, in a new short film released today. Talisker the distillers edition 1986 auction whisky. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. In 1880, taliskers fortunes changed when roderick kemp and alexander allen see dailuaine bought the distillery and proceeded to expand the site and construct a distillery pier until then all the casks had to be floated out to waiting ships.
The skye guide also features the towns, villages, wildlife and history of our island. The roots of talisker stretch back to 1825, when hugh macaskill was granted a lease of talisker house whereupon he and his brother, kenneth, would establish a distillery five years later. Well be closed from christmas day, 25th december until at least midjanuary, following scottish government guidance. Talisker distillery talisker distillery is located on the shores of loch harport in the village of carbost. Add to that a beautiful sunny day like scotland offers us if yes and the conditions are there for a nice tasting. They took the lease on talisker house and farmland, owned by the head of clan macleod, john macleod of dunvegan castle, and set up the distillery to diversify their income. The malt used at talisker is medium peated 1622ppm phenols and comes from glen ord maltings.
Centara watergate pavillion hotel bangkok to amphawa. You can take a tour to discover how the famous dram is made but be sure to book well in advance in the summer months as it gets very busy. The film features three women that head up the talisker distillery team. Lagavulin scotch is known for its complex and rich flavor. Talisker distillers edition 20082018 doublematured in exbodega amoroso cask for rich and fruity sweetness a simple and interesting variation. We also like to add a visit to the fairy pools, as they lie close to talisker. The brand dates back to 1831, when the macaskill brothers opened their distillery at talisker house in the settlement of carbost on skye. Talisker distillery the oldest working distillery on the isle of skye, set on the shores of loch harport in the village of carbost. Talisker runs the only distillery on the isle of skye. On the nose it does not contain very strong smoky notes, but clean with wonderful sultana sweetness.
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