Talisker 43 Year Old Xpedition Oak 70cl

One of 1830 Bottles produced. What a task these two series have been including Glacier. 43 & 45 Years of work to achieve these bottles.

To create Xpedition Oak, Talisker sent some barrel staves off on a trans-Atlantic journey with adventurer James Aiken, who single-handedly followed the same route travelled by the teams in Talisker’s 3264-mile rowing challenge. These staves were then inserted into 10 casks of whisky aged for more than four decades, creating a unique finishing process that further infused the whisky with the spirit of the sea. Each bottle - of which there are 1830 in homage to the foundation date of the distillery - is packaged with a piece of these staves.

A 43 year old whisky from Talisker, marking the oldest official release to date, is the first in a new series called Xpedition Oak. This whisky has been matured in American oak for over four decades, with a finish in casks constructed of staves which accompanied James Aiken who rowed over 3000 miles across the Atlantic sea in 2019. Bottled at natural cask strength, this whisky was bottled from 10 casks only producing 1830 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose : Mellow overall and slightly spicy, with a fruity top note of bruised apple and a smooth, aromatic hint of wax. Beneath these scents lie intriguing rich layers of aroma; notes of canvas and varnished wood mingle with maritime hints of sea-air and warm sand, all swirling above a faintly smoky and waxy base.

Palate : A smooth texture and a vibrant, juicy start introduce a sweet, rich, intensity with a fresh, balancing splash of ocean salt spray. The effect becomes lightly drying before Talisker’s peppery warmth envelops the palate. Mesmerising overall, it cascades with smooth, rich flavour and is excellent to drink neat.

Finish : Wonderfully long, with a considerable sweet chili-pepper warmth that suffuses the whole palate.

About Talisker

Talisker is a single malt Scotch whisky from the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, known for its rugged, maritime character, and signature flavors of smoke, sea salt, and pepper. Established in 1830 by the MacAskill brothers, its wild nature reflects its remote island home, offering a distinctive taste that balances peppery spice, sweet fruit, and rich, smoky depths. The brand has maintained its essence through centuries, embodying the elemental beauty and untamed sea of its birthplace in every bottle.

49.7% ABV

70cl

Includes all pictured as well as a piece of the cask!