Talisker, Prima & Ultima Third Release, 37 Year Old, 1984

Taken from the very last 1984 casks from Talisker, set aside and guarded for decades for their promising potential. In 1984 Talisker was a little known distillery nestled in the shadow of the Cuillins on the eve of its journey to international recognition. This whisky offers rare access to a Talisker rarely seen, but never to be forgotten. The three refill American Oak Hogsheads, and one ex-Sherry European Oak Butt marry with the distillery character to treat us to immediate light smoky notes, joined by fine sand and seaweed drying on a hot day. The lightly oily texture is sweet and rich to start, with thunder rolling in shortly after, leaving a mighty peppery kick. It is Skye in all its elemental glory.