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Talisker

Official distillery website ↗

57.3023, -6.3567 · locate on map

About the distillery

Talisker remains the defining whisky of the Isle of Skye: maritime, peppery and windswept, with a smoky profile that feels more coastal than medicinal. Its combination of salt air, chili-like spice and oily texture has made it one of the most recognizable island malts in Scotch whisky. Despite belonging legally to the Highland region, Talisker is central to the informal identity of Island whisky.

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Climate context

Local rainfall (SEPA)
4,689 mm
rolling 12 months · Allt Dearg House (10 km)
Regional rainfall (Met Office)
2,524 mm +43.70%
Scotland W · vs 1995-2024 median