Talisker 1987 39 Year Old, Connoisseurs Choice
The Tasting Notes
Fragrant raisin and clove spice are complimented by a hint of leather. Tangerine zest gives way to walnut and prunes.
Jammy figs combine with vibrant strawberries and cracked black pepper. Subtle cocoa develops alongside pressed apple and dried tobacco.
Full and spicy with lingering citrus and a hint of ash.
Details
A historic release from Gordon & MacPhail, this is the final Talisker ever to be bottled by the independent bottler.
Distilled on 3rd March 1987 and matured for 39 years in cask #22601101, this remarkable single malt spent decades quietly ageing in Gordon & MacPhail’s warehouses before being bottled at a natural cask strength of 51.4% ABV.
Presented with the iconic black Connoisseurs Choice label, this release pays tribute to the celebrated Gordon & MacPhail Talisker bottlings of the 1980s while marking the end of an era for one of the company's most sought-after distillery partnerships.
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