Talisker – 44 Year Old Forests of the Deep (70cl, 49.1%)

Talisker Forests of the Deep is a 44 year old single malt, bottled at 49.1% in a 70cl bottle. Only 1,997 bottles have been released worldwide. The release was inspired by an expedition led by Parley for the Oceans, Talisker's partner in ocean conservation, to a large sea kelp forest near the Cape of Good Hope. Talisker cask staves were taken on board the expedition yacht, then charred with Scottish sea kelp and stave wood shavings. The whisky was finished in these marine oak casks before bottling. The aromas are sweet, smoky and maritime. The texture is oily-smooth, the taste umami-rich, and the finish carries a sweet chilli pepper note.