Talisker

Talisker Cask Strength 38 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #1310, No. 1311 & No. 1257, 1955, Gordon & MacPhail, 53.6%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 38
Average Score
Avg 91
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Description

This Talisker 1955 Cask Strength is a 38-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 1955 and bottled in 1993 by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail. Presented at a natural cask strength of 53.6% ABV, it is noted for its smoky aroma with hints of vanilla, oak, and spices, leading to a full-bodied palate with peat smoke, sweet malt, dried fruits, and toasted oak, and a long, warming finish.

Overall Rating
88/100
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Based on 1 published Maltiply review.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
smoky aroma with hints of vanilla, oak, and spices.
Palate
full-bodied and complex with flavors of peat smoke, sweet malt, dried fruits, and toasted oak.
Finish
long and warming with lingering smoke and sweetness.
Change-7.6%
LatestSGD 5,168
HighSGD 5,595
LowSGD 5,168
SGD 5,646SGD 5,469SGD 5,293SGD 5,117Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 8Dec 7Sep 8 - SGD 5,595 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 5,168 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 5,168.01
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 5,594.60
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gordon & MacPhail
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
1310, 1311, 1257
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
N.A
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
smoky aroma with hints of vanilla, oak, and spices.
Palate
full-bodied and complex with flavors of peat smoke, sweet malt, dried fruits, and toasted oak.
Finish
long and warming with lingering smoke and sweetness.
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