Whisky Forum - Talisker Port Ruighe

Bernst · Member Joined: 13 Apr 2013 Posts: 15 Location: Liverpool

Hi folks,

Does anyone have news on this expression including release date etc? I'm a huge Talisker fan and this sounds really intriguing, but I can't find much about it.

Slainte!
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Big Mac · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:38 am Post subject:

I have heard it mentioned, a no age statement port finish or possibly port cask matured Talisker but dont quote me on that. Should be interesting.

drPete · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:07 am Post subject:

NAS, Port cask finished, should be around in a month or two, Â£50 RRP I think.
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drPete · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:55 am Post subject:

Just to add it is now showing for pre-order in the UK, available 2nd May
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William · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:44 am Post subject:

Some info on the Talisker Port Ruighe here, but i havent tasted it yet:
www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/taliskerportruiche.htm

An interesting fact about the new whisky is that Port Ruighe (pronounced "Portree') is the Gaelic spelling of of the once bustling trading port Portree on Skye on the Isle of Skye.

As its name suggests this new expression of Talisker has spent some time in Port wine casks. It is a combination of spirit that has been matured in American Oak and European Oak refill casks in the traditional manner along with spirit that has been filled into specially conditioned deeply charred casks. The spirit is has then been finished in casks that have previously held Port Wine which endows it with spicy fruit notes.

Like the Talisker Storm, Talisker Port Ruighe carries no age statement and was bottled at the traditional Talisker strength of 45.8% ABV.
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Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

I think I'll be giving it a miss, I find the Talisker Distillers Edition pretty disappointing, so a similarly finished NAS version would be more impressive. (unless port goes with Talisker better than sherry, that is)

Archer · Master Of Malts Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 1520

I do like a port finished whisky so i am looking forward to trying this, as long as it isnt overly sweet i think the port could work well with Taliskers peppery style.

Blackadder · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:24 pm Post subject:

I will be giving it a try out of interest.

jcarrick · Master Of Malts Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Posts: 949

I do like a port finish and think this could work well with Talisker so i will be trying it. I wish some of the big peaty Islays would do a port finish, i am sure if the Talisker Port Ruighe is popular i am sure one of the big Islays may do a port finish

Bernst · Member Joined: 13 Apr 2013 Posts: 15 Location: Liverpool

Bernst · Member Joined: 13 Apr 2013 Posts: 15 Location: Liverpool

drPete · Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:43 am Post subject:

Genuine Risk · Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:12 am Post subject:

Think I will wait till the forum has tried it for reaction or I can get a taste before I buy, its not a linmited edition so not in a hurry. I might pick up a couple of 18`s as I fear the price may take a big jump.

The DE often gets knocked on here but I would like to say that I find it rather enjoyable.
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Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

I see Serge Valentin has already tried it and only gave it 70. In contrast, he did like the Storm, which he marked in the high 80s I think.

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1405