Talisker Magma: Whisky With a Bit of Skye

The newest Talisker single malt is also the oldest Talisker ever bottled at 47 years old. It’s finished in virgin American Oak casks toasted using heated volcanic rock from the Isle of Skye, and Diageo Luxury Ambassador Ewan Morgan will explain what the process adds on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. We’ll also discuss the new Rare Series of whiskies from Diageo, too. In the news, Brown-Forman has rejected a $15 billion takeover bid from Sazerac, and Diageo’s executive corps is undergoing a shakeup.

Episode 1162: May 17, 2026

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