Talisker is an Island Single Malt Scotch whisky produced by the Talisker Distillery, Carbost, Scotland; the only distillery on the Isle of Skye. The distillery is operated by United Distillers and Vintners for Diageo, and is marketed as part of their Classic Malts series. Talisker is known for its above average peat content, and "salty" (or "spicy") character.

While the brand is generally well-accepted and sells well, the high phenol level and distinct taste may prove "challenging" for the casual whisky drinker. The distiller began producing special bottlings of the whisky for connoiseurs in the early 2000s, with a 20 and 25 year bottling (where previously only a 10 year and 18 year were available). The 25-year bottling was, despite being more expensive than the 20-year bottling, distributed more widely.

Both have proved to be relatively popular. The malt used is peated to a phenol level of approximately 25 parts per million (ppm), which is quite high.[citation needed] Additionally, the water used for production, from Cnoc nan Speirag, flows over peat which adds additional peatiness to the whisky.

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