Talisker

Talisker Special Release 8 Year Old, Pot-still Caribbean Rum Cask, 2020, 57.9%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 19
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

This Talisker 8 Year Old is part of Diageo's 2020 Special Releases, a highly-limited expression. It is the first official Talisker to be finished in ex-pot still Caribbean rum casks, adding exotic sweetness to the distillery's characteristic marine scents and peppery punch. Bottled at cask strength, it offers a balanced profile of smoke, fruit, and peppery spice.

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LatestSGD 126
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LowSGD 70
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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 2, 2026SGD 125.60
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 79.72
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 69.75

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 122.77
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 150.57
Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 180.00
Cask type
Pot-still Caribbean Rum Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Caribbean
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Muir of Ord
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Diageo Special Releases 2020
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Special Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
A light nose-feel with sweet and maritime notes, hints of molasses, demerara sugar, wet pebbles, seaweed, soft earthy peat, brine, sandalwood, melted butter, pineapple, lime, green apple peels, olives, and a sugary note.
Palate
Soft, smooth texture with a big taste. Salty and lightly sweet, followed by the full-on Talisker pepperiness. Notes of peat, sweet wood smoke, green-ish soot, olive brine, cloves, salt, charred lemons, vanilla, and green apple.
Finish
Long, hotly peppery and drying, finishing sweet and smoky with the typical Talisker chilli-pepper 'catch'. Notes of white pepper, smoke, charred bacon, baked sea salt, and green chillies.
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