The 2021 Diageo Special & Rare collection, dubbed "Fables Untold," is inspired by Scotland's legendary distilleries, curated by Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson. This collection brings to life mythical beings that have guarded these remote distilleries according to ancient fables. Each bottle features a unique QR code that, when scanned, immerses you in a multi-sensory journey, revealing the whisky's story, the mythic creature behind the artwork, and providing tasting notes to enhance your experience.
The Talisker 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, known as "The Rogue Seafury," is steeped in the lore of the Isle of Skye. According to legend, Talisker is protected by the Sea Fury, a fearsome creature that haunts the island's misty waters. This sea leviathan imparts Talisker's whisky with its signature briny, smoky character. The distillery, standing resilient on Loch Harport's windswept shores, reflects the wild, elemental forces of its surroundings. This is not a whisky for the faint of heart but for those with a wild spirit—a whisky truly "Made by the Sea."
This fierce whisky bursts with cereal aromas, mingled with briny seaweed and mountain smoke. Its soft, oily texture carries bold flavors of savory salt, subtle sweetness, and pronounced smoke. From Talisker's most heavily peated reserves, this Scotch embodies the raw power of the sea, with a long, warming finish where the smoke lingers like a sea monster's fiery breath. Bottled at 59.7%, this is a wild-spirited Scotch with a bold, brine-licked character, drawn from heavily peated refill casks.
The Finer Details:
- Style: Scotch Whisky
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Isle of Skye
- Bottle Size: 700ml
- ABV: 59.7%
