Talisker 8 Years Special Release 2020 is an explosive, maritime single malt bottled at a powerful 57.9% ABV . Part of Diageo's annual Special Releases , this edition has been uniquely matured in ex-rum casks , enriching Talisker's signature peppery smoke with sweet, tropical, and spicy aromas.

The result is a whisky that is at once briny, smoky and exotic — a striking interpretation of the Isle of Skye in a bottle.

Flavor profile:

• Nose: Sea salt, peat smoke, pineapple, citrus, light molasses and warm spices.

• Palate: Intense and oily, with smoke, black pepper, toffee, ginger, tropical fruit and a subtle rum sweetness.

• Finish: long, warm, smoky and sweet-salty, with a spicy kick.

The label
The 2020 label features a mythical sea creature , an artistic nod to Talisker's wild Skye roots. The brightly colored illustration makes the bottle particularly striking and a favorite among Special Releases collectors.

Talisker 8 Year 2020 is a bottling full of energy, smoke and exotic notes , and is considered one of the most daring modern Talisker experiments.