The Distillers Edition Collection from Diageo is an limited annual release of single malt Scotch whiskies. Each of the whiskies are double-matured in a cask seasoned with a different fortified wine selected to compliment the mature whisky. These finishing casks are made with heavily-charred new wood cask ends and recharred American oak casks which are then seasoned with the fortified wine for a month. Then the mature whisky is recasked into the seasoned casks for up to six months. For the Talisker Distillers Edition, the mature whisky is Talisker 10 Year and the fortified wine is amoroso sherry
SINGLE MALT
DISTILLED IN POT STILLS FROM 100% MALTED BARLEY, PRODUCED AT ONE DISTILLERY, AGED IN BARRELS; IF SCOTCH OR IRISH, MUST BE AGED FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS
- CASK TYPEFINISHED IN AMOROSO SEASONED CASKS
TASTING NOTES
"The nose is floral, with violets and lavender, moving into saltwater taffy, and oyster shells coated in seawater. The palate offers toffee, fudge, and lemon peel, along with bitterness in the form of dark chocolate, coffee grounds, and wood tannins. The finish is mineral-tinged, with ocean-sprayed rocks, and offers charred oak, earthy peat, black pepper, and dried chilies. "
