Talisker The Wild Explorador (Diageo Special Releases 2023), 59.7%

Finished in a combination of white, tawny, and ruby port casks. The white port is noticeable first, soaking up the saltiness of seashell-decorated sandcastles and spices to leave a dry crisp nose, with later floral and fruity notes joining a peaty tang of green herbal and oily fish aromas. Red apple, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, and morello cherry flavors become dry and mouth-drawing before breaking into salted caramel creaminess with banoffee pie and a forceful spicy finish.