2022 Talisker 11 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Special Release

這款來自泰斯卡（Talisker）的2022特別版11年單一麥芽，是海風與泥煤的濃縮呈現。聞香有直接的海鹽與煙燻感，像剛熄火的木炭、海霧和一點碘香，緊接著香草、焦糖與風乾果的溫暖甜意。入口飽滿，酒體厚實，泥煤煙霧帶來豐富的口感層次，黑胡椒與檸檬皮的辛香在舌面跳動，使整體既有刺激也有平衡。

生產與田地：Talisker 位於史凱島的海岸邊，受海風影響的麥芽與倉庫環境是這款酒風格的靈魂。製程採用煙燻麥芽與傳統蒸餾，入桶熟成時選用經典橡木桶，桶香帶來烤木與香草調。喝法建議：直接細飲或加一小滴清水，先讓酒在杯中靜置10–15分鐘，溫和打開更多香氣與口感。適合搭配煙燻或海味料理，亦是冷冽天氣裡的暖胃良伴。

A bold, coastal expression from Talisker’s 2022 Special Release: eleven years of maturation concentrated into a cask-strength single malt. On the nose expect an immediate hit of maritime smoke—sea spray, iodine and char—woven with warm notes of vanilla, caramel and baked orchard fruit. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy, driven by intense peat smoke and coastal minerality, then brightened by black pepper spice and a touch of citrus peel. Oak influence brings notes of toasted wood and a subtle sweetness that balances the smoke, while the finish is long, warming and salted, with lingering ash and spice.

Producer notes: Distilled at Talisker on the Isle of Skye, this Special Release showcases the distillery’s hallmark smoky, peppery character amplified by careful cask selection and a robust ABV. Bottled at cask strength to preserve aromatic intensity and mouthfeel, it’s a limited release intended for contemplative sipping.

Winemaking/maturation notes: Matured predominantly in seasoned oak casks, the whisky gains structure and vanilla-toffee notes from the wood while coastal warehouse conditions contribute saline, briny layers. Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open the aromatic spectrum; give it 10–15 minutes in the glass to settle and reveal its complexities.

Specification

• Alcohol %: Cask strength (approx. 57% ABV)
• Decant Time: 10-15 minutes
• Taste: peaty, smoky, maritime, sea-salt, black pepper, iodine, oak, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit
• Food Matching: Smoked salmon or gravlax, Oysters and other briny shellfish, Grilled or roasted lamb with herbs, Blue cheese or aged cheddar, Dark chocolate (70%+) or bitter chocolate desserts, Charcuterie with smoked meats
• Grape Variety: Not applicable ,

Winery

位於史凱島海岸的Talisker酒廠，以大膽帶鹹味的泥煤風格著稱。海風吹拂的倉庫、煙燻麥芽與傳統蒸餾工序，共同造就那帶鹹感與胡椒香的個性。特別版多為精選桶款，保持較高酒精濃度以完整呈現風味層次。

Talisker distillery, perched on the rugged coast of the Isle of Skye, is famed for producing muscular, maritime single malts. Its style stems from smoky peat, coastal warehouse conditions and traditional copper pot still distillation. Special Release bottlings like this 11-year-old are selected for distinct cask character and bottled at higher strength to preserve aromatic intensity.