{"title":"TALU English Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTALU is a modern English whiskey brand built around grain mash bills and first-fill cask finishes rather than the Scotch single-malt template. Every expression is matured in charred American oak, finished in a hand-selected cask, and bottled at natural colour, non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"talu-cognac-cask-english-whiskey-70cl","title":"TALU Cognac Cask 8 Year Old English Whiskey, 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eTALU Cognac Cask uses rye, barley and maize rather than the malted barley of most English whisky, which gives a softer, sweeter base for the cask influence to work on. TALU matures the spirit in level-four charred American white oak, then finishes it in first-fill VSOP Cognac casks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat Cognac influence is what carries the whiskey, bringing ripe fig, French vanilla and a patisserie-like sweetness, with poached pear, toffee and pistachio on the palate and a finish of honeycomb and candied ginger over mature oak. It is bottled at 43% Alc., is natural in colour and non-chill filtered, so nothing is stripped from the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whisky sits nicely at the approachable, flavour-forward end of English whiskey: smooth enough for someone finding their way into cask-finished whiskies, with enough going on for a considered after-dinner dram. It also makes a straightforward gift for a Cognac or bourbon drinker who is curious about English whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3896\/2981\/files\/Alex_3_b_w_2d7a96cb-29ed-492a-85e6-331677d888bb_100x100.jpg?v=1768162404\" alt=\"Alex Murray\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A powerful and bright nose, with floral notes of violets, soft orchard fruits and a hint of mandarin. The boldness is well balanced though - 8 years of ageing have created genuine harmony with the toffee and nut notes nicely integrated. It really is very cognac-like, but with the more classic oak and vanilla whisky flavours combining nicely on the finish. A dash of water tempers the heat on the finish and accentuates the brightness even further.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTALU is a modern English whiskey brand built around grain mash bills and first-fill cask finishes rather than the Scotch single-malt template. Every expression is matured in charred American oak, finished in a hand-selected cask, and bottled at natural colour, non-chill filtered.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56200319795585,"sku":"COG-8Y-43-70","price":67.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3896\/2981\/files\/talu-cognac-cask-8-year-old-english-whiskey-70cl-whisky-talu-digital-distiller-6828440.webp?v=1788396987"},{"product_id":"talu-smoked-mezcal-cask-english-whiskey-70cl","title":"TALU Smoked Mezcal Cask 8 Year Old English Whiskey, 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TALU Smoked Mezcal Cask is the boldest of their three whiskies, and the most unusual. The same rye, barley and maize spirit is matured in level-four charred American white oak, then finished in first-fill mezcal casks from Oaxaca. TALU also proofs it down with mesquite-smoked water, which is how it reaches its smoky character without peat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the mezcal cask and the smoke bring is depth rather than a coastal, medicinal peatiness: roast agave, barbecue embers, caramelised pineapple and lime zest over a base of malted rye, with a long, smoky finish of mesquite, leather and cacao. It is bottled at 46% Alc., natural colour and non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whisky is especially suitable for drinkers who already enjoy smoke and want something different from a peated Scotch, or for anyone who likes their whiskey with an edge alongside food, particularly anything off a grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3896\/2981\/files\/Alex_3_b_w_2d7a96cb-29ed-492a-85e6-331677d888bb_100x100.jpg?v=1768162404\" alt=\"Alex Murray\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a whiskey for the adventurous and a great example of what English Whisky can achieve that our siblings over the border may not! The Mezcal cask delivers a sweeter, more tropical smoke than the peatiness of an Islay - there is a very attractive hickory note that is not overpowering, but rather gathers momentum as you sniff. If you like smokiness in your whisky you should try this; if you find the bolder Islay whiskies too overpowering, but want something with an element of bonfire spiciness, this is worth trying. Perfect as a curveball in blind tasting or as a talking point!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTALU is a modern English whiskey brand built around grain mash bills and first-fill cask finishes rather than the Scotch single-malt template. Every expression is matured in charred American oak, finished in a hand-selected cask, and bottled at natural colour, non-chill filtered.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56200320188801,"sku":"MEZ-8Y-46-70-S","price":71.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3896\/2981\/files\/talu-smoked-mezcal-cask-8-year-old-english-whiskey-70cl-whisky-talu-digital-distiller-1720141.webp?v=1788396990"},{"product_id":"talu-oloroso-cask-english-whiskey-70cl","title":"TALU Oloroso Cask 8 Year Old English Whiskey, 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TALU Oloroso Cask is the richest and most traditional-tasting of their three whiskies. TALU matures its rye, barley and maize spirit in level-four charred American white oak, then finishes it in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads, which is where both the deep colour and much of the flavour come from.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sherry influence yields flavours of candied dates, cherry jam, dark chocolate and cinnamon sugar, with glazed walnuts and a long, spiced-fruitcake finish over rich oak. It is bottled at 43% Alc. and non-chill filtered, with a natural colour drawn entirely from the cask rather than added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend reaching for this one if you already enjoy sherried whisky and want to see what an English grain spirit does with a first-fill Oloroso cask. It suits an after-dinner setting and makes a safe gift for most whisky drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3896\/2981\/files\/Alex_3_b_w_2d7a96cb-29ed-492a-85e6-331677d888bb_100x100.jpg?v=1768162404\" alt=\"Alex Murray\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Unmistakably oloroso sherry in colour with a unctuous and rich nose with a backdrop of baking spices and dried fruits. Sugared almonds and deep jammy fruit too. Temptingly ripe and full in the mouth but with a dark cocoa tang on the finish which prevents it from being cloying. A splash of water really rounds out the profile and I would recommend trying it!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTALU is a modern English whiskey brand built around grain mash bills and first-fill cask finishes rather than the Scotch single-malt template. 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TALU matures the spirit in level-four charred American white oak, then finishes it in first-fill VSOP Cognac casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat Cognac influence is what carries the whiskey, bringing ripe fig, French vanilla and a patisserie-like sweetness, with poached pear, toffee and pistachio on the palate and a finish of honeycomb and candied ginger over mature oak. It is bottled at 43% Alc., is natural in colour and non-chill filtered, so nothing is stripped from the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whisky sits nicely at the approachable, flavour-forward end of English whiskey: smooth enough for someone finding their way into cask-finished whiskies, with enough going on for a considered after-dinner dram. It also makes a straightforward gift for a Cognac or bourbon drinker who is curious about English whiskey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTALU Oloroso Cask English Whiskey, 70cl\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TALU Oloroso Cask is the richest and most traditional-tasting of their three whiskies. TALU matures its rye, barley and maize spirit in level-four charred American white oak, then finishes it in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads, which is where both the deep colour and much of the flavour come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sherry influence yields flavours of candied dates, cherry jam, dark chocolate and cinnamon sugar, with glazed walnuts and a long, spiced-fruitcake finish over rich oak. It is bottled at 43% Alc. and non-chill filtered, with a natural colour drawn entirely from the cask rather than added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend reaching for this one if you already enjoy sherried whisky and want to see what an English grain spirit does with a first-fill Oloroso cask. 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