The Wild Blue Sets Sail: Talisker’s New Limited Edition with a Coastal Wine Cask Twist
Talisker Reveals ‘The Wild Blue’: A Limited Edition Release Crafted by the Sea
Talisker is proud to present a new limited edition release, The Wild Blue, a Single Malt Scotch Whisky presented in a 100% recycled glass bottle. Driven by their shared passion for the ocean, Talisker and Blue Marine Foundation are joining forces and are committed to helping restore coastal habitats. Each promotional bottle made for worldwide distribution represents a £3 donation to Blue Marine. The total donation will be £112,608, irrespective of amounts sold, to go towards projects helping to restore vital coastal habitats, such as oyster reefs, in the Solent in the South of England.
Inspired by its rugged coastal home on the Isle of Skye, Talisker's whisky makers sought Atlantic coastal wine casks for this distinctive finish. For 16 months, the whisky was matured in carefully selected red wine casks from South Africa's coastal regions—a first for Talisker Single Malt. This innovative approach adds an extra layer of oakiness and depth, creating an expression rich with maritime smoke and deep fruit flavours. The result is a sweetly smoky character that transports you to a bonfire on a wild, windswept beach.
Made by the sea on Scotland's Isle of Skye, Talisker has always shared a profound connection with the ocean. The Wild Blue expression deepens this relationship by supporting Blue Marine, an organisation that shares Talisker's passion for marine conservation. Together, they're uniting to help restore coastal habitats for future generations. Proceeds from Talisker The Wild Blue will fund vital projects focused on improving water quality and restoring biodiversity through the revival of native oyster beds and seagrass meadows—creating thriving habitats that will help return wildlife to our treasured coastlines.
"We are delighted to be partnering with Talisker in our mission to protect and restore life in the ocean. Talisker’s generous contribution will help us restore oysters in the Solent; these keystone species improve water quality and support biodiversity off the South Coast. We are so grateful to Talisker for their vision in supporting our work." Clare Brook, CEO of Blue Marine Foundation.
The Wild Blue release exemplifies Talisker's commitment to helping to minimise its environmental impact. Building on the success of their 'Wilder Seas' edition—which pioneered the use of 100% recycled glass bottles and carton-free packaging—this latest release continues these innovations and showcases Talisker's creative approach to reducing packaging. The Wild Blue also introduces an elegant ceramic design as an alternative to traditional labelling.
To celebrate the launch of The Wild Blue, Talisker will be hosting The Wild Blue Challenge on Friday 6th June ahead of World Ocean Day on 8th June. Celebrities and swimming enthusiasts will take part in an exhilarating ocean swim against the clock, where for every kilometre swam, Talisker will donate an additional £150 to Blue Marine. More information on celebrity guests and how to get involved and join the Talisker tribe on the day will be announced closer to the date on @Talisker Instagram page.
Talisker The Wild Blue is now available to purchase globally from selected retailers and taliskerwhisky.com at an RRSP of £82.
