{"product_id":"talisker-the-wild-explorador-2023-special-releases-talisker","title":"Talisker The Wild Explorador 2023 Special Releases | Talisker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Cask Strength Island Special Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased as part of Diageo's 2023 Special Releases collection, Talisker The Wild Explorador showcases the distillery's unmistakable maritime character through an uncommon combination of Ruby, White and Tawny Port cask finishing. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 59.7% ABV, this limited annual release balances Talisker's signature coastal smoke with layers of ripe fruit, spice and rich sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea spray, mineral smoke, dried dates, sultanas, dark berries and gentle maritime salinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and creamy with dark fruits, sweet malt, cracked black pepper, coastal smoke and warming spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and powerful, carrying lingering chilli pepper, sea salt, smoky oak and fruit sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Talisker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diageo Special Releases 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Wild Explorador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Talisker Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby, White and Tawny Port Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Special Releases Presentation Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded on the Isle of Skye in 1830, Talisker has become one of Scotland's most recognisable maritime distilleries. Its signature balance of coastal salinity, peppery spice and gentle smoke has earned it a devoted following, with annual Special Releases offering collectors distinctive interpretations beyond the classic core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiageo's Special Releases series has become one of the whisky world's most anticipated annual collections, showcasing innovative maturation and limited-edition expressions from celebrated distilleries. The Wild Explorador explores Talisker's coastal spirit through a rare triple Port cask finish while retaining the bold maritime profile that defines the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition and label ageing forms part of the character of collectible Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px;font-style:italic;color:#9A9A9A;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48890239451310,"sku":"TWA-TALISKER-2023-WILD-EXPLORADOR-SR","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/talisker-the-wild-explorador-2023-special-releases-1.jpg?v=1786047205","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyarchive.com.au\/products\/talisker-the-wild-explorador-2023-special-releases-talisker","provider":"The Whisky Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}