Talisker's oldest release from the depths of the ocean

Talisker has released its oldest single malt scotch whisky to date in Australia. After four decades of maturation before being finished in marine oak casks, Talisker 44YO: Forests of the Deep Single Malt Scotch Whisky is described as reaching "new depths of flavour, combining enticing aromas and sweet, smoky maritime accents. It is an elemental Talisker with a wonderfully oily-smooth texture and umami-rich taste with a sweet chilli-pepper finish".

Inspired by an expedition to one of the world’s largest sea kelp forests near the Cape of Good Hope led by Talisker’s partner in ocean conservation Parley for the Oceans, only 1,997 bottles of this whisky will be released globally.

With support from Talisker, Parley for the Oceans undertook an expedition into The Great African Sea Forest, where a team of scientists, activists and filmmakers took a dive into its depths. On board the ship were Talisker cask staves, which were later charred using a small amount of sustainably farmed Scottish sea kelp and stave wood shavings, before finishing the whisky's maturation journey. This exceptional whisky was then finished in these marine oak casks before bottling.

Cyril Gutsch, Founder & CEO, Parley for the Oceans said, “Kelp forests are the planet's underwater architects, and a powerful blue carbon force within the ecosystem that makes Earth habitable. They support biodiversity and sequester and store carbon dioxide more efficiently than the rainforests. This very special and rare edition of Talisker whisky is a tribute to the beauty and fragility of these great forests of the deep, and our collaborative mission to support their protection.”

Talisker and Parley's long-term partnership continues to raise awareness and support the protection and preservation of 100 million square metres of marine ecosystems around the world by 2023.

Talisker 44YO: Forests of the Deep Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at an ABV of 43.8% and is available in Australia at an RRP of $5,750 from Dan Murphy’s and leading independent liquor stores.