Talisker has unveiled a new limited edition single malt with an environmental mission. The Wild Blue, presented in 100% recycled glass bottles, represents a deepening partnership between the Isle of Skye distiller and the Blue Marine Foundation to help restore coastal habitats.
Each promotional bottle distributed worldwide represents a £3 donation to Blue Marine. Talisker has committed a total donation of £112,608, regardless of sales figures, which will fund projects restoring vital coastal habitats such as oyster reefs in the Solent off England’s south coast.
Innovative Coastal Cask Finishing
For the first time in Talisker’s history, the whisky makers selected red wine casks from South Africa’s coastal regions to finish this expression. The 16-month maturation process in these carefully chosen casks adds distinctive layers of oakiness and depth to the spirit.
The resulting liquid offers Talisker’s signature maritime smoke complemented by deep fruit flavors. This combination creates a sweetly smoky character reminiscent of a bonfire on a wild, windswept beach.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Talisker in our mission to protect and restore life in the ocean,” said Clare Brook, CEO of Blue Marine Foundation. “Talisker’s generous contribution will help us restore oysters in the Solent; these keystone species improve water quality and support biodiversity off the South Coast. We are so grateful to Talisker for their vision in supporting our work.”
Environmental Commitment Through Packaging and Events
The Wild Blue release builds upon Talisker’s earlier Wilder Seas edition, continuing the use of 100% recycled glass bottles and carton-free packaging. The new release also features an elegant ceramic design as an alternative to traditional paper labeling.
To celebrate the launch, Talisker will host The Wild Blue Challenge on Friday, June 6, ahead of World Ocean Day. The event will feature celebrities and swimming enthusiasts participating in a timed ocean swim, with Talisker donating an additional £150 to Blue Marine for every kilometer completed.
Made by the sea on Scotland’s rugged Isle of Skye, Talisker has maintained a strong connection with the ocean throughout its history. This latest expression deepens that relationship by supporting projects focused on improving water quality and restoring biodiversity through the revival of native oyster beds and seagrass meadows.
The funds will create thriving habitats designed to return wildlife to treasured coastlines. Full details about celebrity participants and public involvement opportunities will be announced closer to the event date on Talisker’s Instagram page.
Talisker The Wild Blue is now available globally from selected retailers and through taliskerwhisky.com at an RRSP of $99 (£82).
Talisker ‘The Wild Blue’ Tasting Notes
Appearance: Burnished gold with highlights of polished brass.
Nose: Vibrant in nature, with classic pepper spice. A particularly smoky expression of Talisker, complemented by the expected maritime notes of drying seaweed and sea-spray drenched rocks. Brilliantly balancing the coastal minerality are some rich fruit notes with hints of red wine and sundried cranberries.
Body: Medium to full.
Palate: A pleasant, smooth texture leads into a sweet, intense taste in which fruity undertones of berries and orchard fruits add weight and intrigue throughout, with a real shake of salt mid-palate. The saltiness, smokiness and sweetness merge beautifully as they spread over the tongue, building to a classic chilli pepper ‘catch’. If water is added, a drop highlights the wine-like fruity sweetness and spreads the pepper across the whole palate.
Finish: Long, smooth and sweetly smoky, with a last memory of the peat fire on a wild beach.
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