An expression from Diageo's 2023 Special Release selection, Talisker 'The Wild Explorador,' was finished in a combination of white, tawny, and ruby Port casks before being bottled at 59.7% ABV. Historically, Talisker has excelled in Port cask finishes, but this edition offers a unique twist with three different Port varieties following an initial maturation in first-fill barrels. The aroma presents notes of sooty smoke, Frazzles, dried fruit, tannic wood, and sea salt. On the palate, one can detect flavours of dark berries, nutmeg, and caramel. The finish is characterised by further smoke and sea, complemented by cinnamon-dusted pastries and jam.