G&M Releases Final 39-Year-Old Talisker Single Cask Whisky
Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled its final Talisker single malt under the renowned Connoisseurs Choice series, bringing a decades-long chapter in the company’s history to a close. Distilled at Talisker Distillery on 3 March 1987 and bottled on 30 April 2026, the 39-year-old whisky was matured in a refill Sherry butt and bottled at its natural cask strength of 51.4% ABV. Only 451 bottles will be available worldwide.
Launch Highlights
- 39-year-old single malt Scotch whisky
- Final Gordon & MacPhail bottling to bear the Talisker name
- Distilled on 3 March 1987 and bottled on 30 April 2026
- Matured in a refill Sherry butt
- Bottled at natural cask strength (51.4% ABV)
- Presented with the original Connoisseurs Choice label design featuring distinctive red text on black
- Limited release of 451 bottles
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Official appearance notes were not disclosed.
- Nose: Raisins, cloves, leather and tangerines
- Palate: Walnuts, cocoa, black pepper and hints of ash
- Finish: Official finish notes were not disclosed.
Stuart Urquhart, Operations Director, Gordon & MacPhail, said, “This release marks a poignant moment for us, as after several decades where bottlings from Talisker Distillery have been absent from our Connoisseurs Choice range, we are now releasing a final single cask bottling from this top distillery. Thirty-nine years in a refill Sherry butt has given this whisky exceptional depth without ever losing Talisker’s signature character. For collectors and whisky enthusiasts alike, this is a rare opportunity to own the final piece of our history with this distillery.”
Price & Availability
- Price: £1,250 (US$1,670)
- Pack Size: 700ml
- ABV: 51.4%
- Availability: Limited to 451 bottles worldwide through selected specialist whisky retailers and distributors.
