Talisker 25 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Talisker 25 Year Old Scotch Whisky is the flagship aged statement from Talisker Distillery — the only distillery on the Isle of Skye — released annually in limited numbers. A minimum of 25 years in refill American and European oak casks at 45.8% ABV has turned Talisker's famously peaty maritime spirit into one of Scotland's great long-aged malts. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45.8%
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 25-year minimum (annual limited release)
- Origin: Talisker Distillery, Isle of Skye, Scotland
- Production: peated malted barley; refill American and European oak casks
A Quarter Century on Skye
Founded in 1830 on the rugged shores of the Isle of Skye, Talisker makes a whisky shaped by sea air and peat smoke — and 25 years in refill oak softens its famous fire without taming it. The refill American bourbon barrels and European sherry-seasoned casks let the spirit's maritime character speak first, adding decades of polish around it. Browse the Talisker collection, more Scotch whisky, and Del Mesa's long-aged malts shelf.
Tasting Notes
Expect waves of sea salt, bonfire smoke, and peppered citrus on the nose, with layers of dried fruit, honey, and polished oak underneath. The palate is rich and expansive — peated malt, dark chocolate, and sea-spray salinity — finishing long with sweet smoke and warming oak spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat with a few drops of spring water to open the smoke and oak. This is an occasion whisky — no ice, no rush, and worth savoring in a proper nosing glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Talisker 25 aged?
A minimum of 25 years in refill American and European oak casks.
Where is Talisker made?
Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye — it is the island's only distillery.
Is Talisker 25 peated?
Yes — Talisker's malted barley is peated at a medium level, and the smoke remains present even at 25 years.
Skye's great quarter-century malt — order Talisker 25 Year Old Scotch Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.