Talisker Vintage 1987 Connoisseurs Choice – 39-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky 51.4%

Talisker Vintage 1987 Connoisseurs Choice is one of the most remarkable releases Gordon & MacPhail has ever produced. This extraordinary single malt marks the end of a historic era, as it is the last Talisker ever to be released as part of the iconic Connoisseurs Choice series. For collectors and whisky enthusiasts, this is not merely a rare bottle, but a piece of Scottish whisky history.

The whisky was distilled on March 3, 1987, at the Talisker Distillery and has matured for nearly four decades in cask number 22601101 in Gordon & MacPhail’s own warehouses. After a full 39 years of aging, it has been bottled at natural cask strength of 51.4%, resulting in impressive concentration, complexity, and elegance. The iconic black Connoisseurs Choice label underscores the bottle’s exclusive character and evokes memories of the legendary Talisker releases from the 1980s, which are now coveted collector’s items worldwide.

This whisky is crafted for the dedicated collector and the passionate connoisseur who wishes to experience a Talisker with a depth and finesse that only nearly 40 years of patient aging can produce.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Ripe raisins, warm cloves, and an elegant hint of leather. Fresh notes of mandarin peel develop into walnuts, prunes, and ripe dried fruits.

Taste: Rich figs and ripe strawberries combine with freshly ground black pepper. As the flavor unfolds, notes of fine cocoa, pressed apple, and dried tobacco emerge, creating a complex and harmonious tasting experience.

Finish: Long, rich, and spicy with lingering citrus notes, elegant oak, and a subtle hint of ash.

The History of Gordon & MacPhail and Talisker

Since 1895, Gordon & MacPhail has been among the world’s most renowned independent bottlers of Scotch whisky. The Connoisseurs’ Choice series was launched in 1968 and, over the decades, has presented some of the most iconic and sought-after single casks from Scotland’s finest distilleries. The series has helped define the market for independent bottlings and is highly respected among collectors worldwide.

Talisker Distillery was founded in 1830 on the Isle of Skye and is known for its distinctive maritime style with notes of sea salt, pepper, and light peat smoke. The fact that this bottling is also the last Talisker that Gordon & MacPhail will ever release makes it a unique collector’s item and a fitting conclusion to one of the whisky world’s most legendary collaborations.

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Isle of Skye
• Distillery: Talisker Distillery
• Publisher: Gordon & MacPhail – Connoisseurs Choice
• Distilled: March 3, 1987
• Age: 39 years
• Cask number: #22601101
• Alcohol: 51.4%
• Volume: 70 cl