Diageo Prima & Ultima Talisker 1976 Single Malt Whisky (700mL)

This Talisker 1976 is Diageo’s oldest-ever release from this distillery, matured in an American oak hogshead and rested in a single puncheon before bottling.

Special Characteristics of this Talisker 1976 :

When was the whisky bottled?: 17th December 2022

Bottles available to purchase?: 78 Bottles US / 771 Worldwide

What makes this whisky a "first"?: It is the first ever 46-Year-Old Talisker, the distillery's oldest release to date

Why was this bottle chosen as part of the fourth release of Prima & Ultima?: In 1976 Scotland basked in a once in a lifetime heatwave which made the stills run hot, increasing copper contact, creating this highly unusual Talisker. Standing as the oldest-ever release from Talisker, this forty six year old whisky was rested in a single puncheon gaining further complexity to this exceptionally rare malt.

What are Dr Emma Walker's (Master Blender) thoughts on this bottling?: "I love the character of older Taliskers, time brings oxidation, fruit concentration, deeper spice, softer smoke and integrated flavours"