Talisker reveals new limited 30YO

Diageo-owned Talisker Distillery has released a limited edition 30-year-old single malt, priced at £1,300 (US$1,690).

First introduced in 2006 as part of Diageo's Special Releases collection, Talisker 30-year-old has become an annual limited edition with only a few years of hiatus. The 2024 release 'captures three decades of maturation and celebrates the peak of Talisker, which is comparable to the summit of the Cuillin mountains on Skye in its majesty', offering 'a gentle peppery kick with wisps of sea smoke' on the palate. Matt Macpherson, owner of The Malt Room in Inverness, Scotland, shared his review of the 2024 edition: “I love all types of whisky, but for me, the Talisker 30-year-old is the definition of balance. It’s like drinking the best smoked butter of your life with hints of brine that transport you to the shores of the west coast.” Ewan Gunn, senior ambassador for Diageo’s single malt Scotch whiskies, added: “This new release of Talisker 30-year-old holds all the classic characteristics of the single malt, yet elevated to new heights. Soaring with sweet smoke and pointy notes of pepper, this latest release is an elegant and complex expression. The 30-year-old is a consistently exceptional release." The single vintage release has a suggested retail price of £1,300 and is now available on Diageo's Malts.com website and worldwide through selected retailers. Offered at 49.8% ABV, the 2024 release is limited to 2,610 bottles, making it the most limited rendition of the 30-year-old to date. The latest offering follows the launch of Talisker Glacial Edge 45-year-old from a series of aged wild whisky-making experiments, released in November last year.