Talisker Port Ruighe
Talisker Port Ruighe was named after the port in the small harbour town of Portree (Gaelic: Port Righ), which was very important for trade with the island.Traditionally, the Talisker distillery matures whisky in port wine casks, which have been imported from Portugal via the "Port of the King" since the 19th century. Port wine was also traded through this port. The Talisker Port Ruighe is meant to bring back a piece from the past.
The panel
Mean 83.5 · spread 1
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Talisker
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Isle of Skye
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 45.8% ABV
- Character
- spicy
Tasting
Nose
Hello Talisker - the Singla Malt opens with the unmistakable fruity, spicy and maritime-smoky notes of a Talisker. We think of warm custard, dark fruits and plums by the campfire. A little more hearty, notes of smoked bacon and oak lie in the background. Simply a Talisker.
Palate
The taste is probably best described as red wine barrels on a pirate ship. Very spicy-sweet and full-bodied, we taste red fruits, sweet smoke, as well as caramel and a slightly peppery spiciness. Further back, we perceive strong woody aromas and some dry bread.
Finish
Baking cocoa, a voluminous smoke, woody flavours and the typical Talisker chilli kick form the long-lasting finish.
Verdicts
Marcel
A true delight for anyone who enjoys smoky and fruity flavors with a touch of madness – Talisker Port Ruighe brings the pirate’s life straight to the glass. The sweet, dark aromas from the port cask turn every sip into a little adventure that leaves you wanting more.
Sascha
Talisker Port Ruighe impresses with a balanced harmony of maritime smokiness and sweet port wine notes that perfectly round off its complex flavor profile. Despite the intense wood tones, the structure remains clean, and the finish is long-lasting with the signature chilli kick.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Talisker as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £201 across 295 lots · 2024-08