Diageo, has today announced the launch of a new
limited-edition release from its Isle of Skye based Talisker Distillery, in
collaboration with its partner in ocean conservation, Parley for the Oceans.
Talisker Wilder Seas (48.6% ABV) is a single malt Scotch
whisky, which in a first for the distillery was finished in French oak XO Cognac
casks.
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| Talisker Wilder Seas |
This latest release comes presented in the distillery’s first 100% recycled glass bottle made from biofuel and designed with a ceramic decoration to reduce labelling. Co-designed with Parley, the Wilder Seas bottle features topographic lines inspired by the undulating underwater landscape of Skye's coastline.
It’s also the first time Talisker will release a carton-free
whisky with a 100% recycled paper neck tag rather than being boxed. Research
shows Talisker has reduced its glass bottle emissions for this product by 82%
and its total packaging carbon emissions by 77% through these initiatives.
By significantly reducing carbon emissions, Talisker is
helping protect ocean health. Rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere are
driving up water temperatures and ocean acidification, both of which are
detrimental to marine ecosystems.
Talisker has also announced that it is donating £3 from
every bottle made to Parley initiatives that support ocean protection and
preservation.
Commenting on the news, Cyril Gutsch, Founder & CEO,
Parley, said: “Sea forests are as crucial to planetary health as any
terrestrial ecosystem, yet their disappearance has largely gone unnoticed. Like
forgotten guardians of the sea, sky and land, towering kelps beneath the
surface harbour vast marine biodiversity, purify surrounding waters, regulate
pH, sequester carbon, release oxygen, protect coastlines from storms and
erosion and buffer us all from the worst impacts of climate change. Together
with Talisker, we’re bridging design, eco-innovation and conservation in a
tribute that honours the beauty and fragility of these magical forests and
supports the work towards their protection."
Talisker Wilder Seas, is now available from malts.com and amazon.com
for a RRP of £75.00.
Posted by Steve Rush