Special release · Islands5 editions tracked
Talisker Special Release
Single malt Scotch whisky from Talisker, Islands. Released as part of Diageo's annual Special Releases collection, with Whisky Advocate covering each year's lineup between mid September and early October.
| Distillery | Talisker, Islands, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Strength | 53.9% ABV 53.9% to 59.7% across 5 editions |
| Age | 8 to 14 years |
| Casks | bourbon, toasted new american oakLists: Bourbon cask, Toasted oak, New oak |
| Peated | Yes |
| Style | Single malt Scotch whisky |
| Release type | Special releases |
| Bottler | Diageo |
| Last edition | 2025 Molten Seas 14 Year Old, 10 October 2025 |
| Last stated price | $185 |
Stock sheet
2 of 5 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SipWhiskeyUS | Talisker Molten Seas 14 Year Old Special Release 2025The latest edition | $159.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | Dram StreetUS | Talisker Molten Seas 14 Year Old Special Release 2025The latest edition | $159.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 003 | SipWhiskeyUS | Talisker Special Release 2024 | $109.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | CraftShackUS | Talisker 'The Wild Explorador' Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2023)An earlier edition, 18 September 2023 | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 005 | The Drink ShopGB | Talisker (Special Release 2023) | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Talisker Special Release edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2025 Molten Seas 14 Year Old | 10 October 2025 | 53.9% ABV | $185 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | 2024 Tidal Churn 8 Year Old | 7 October 2024 | 58.7% ABV | $105 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | 2023 The Wild Explorador (NAS) | 18 September 2023 | 59.7% ABV | $135 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | 2022 11 Year Old | 29 September 2022 | 55.1% ABV | $120 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | 2021 8 Year Old | 30 September 2021 | 59.7% ABV | $115 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 5 listings at 4 shops, 2 in stock and 3 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Talisker Special Release release?
- Going by past dates, around September 2027: the last 5 editions came out in October 2025, October 2024, September 2023 and September 2022. Nothing on this page is an announcement unless a source says so.
- How much does Talisker Special Release cost?
- The last stated price was $185. Shops list it from $159.99 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- No 2026 edition is in the sources here. The last one came out on 10 October 2025.
- When did past editions come out?
- 2025 Molten Seas 14 Year Old on 10 October 2025, 2024 Tidal Churn 8 Year Old on 7 October 2024, 2023 The Wild Explorador (NAS) on 18 September 2023, 2022 11 Year Old on 29 September 2022 and 2021 8 Year Old on 30 September 2021.
- Where is Talisker Special Release in stock?
- SipWhiskey and Dram Street, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Talisker
Other Talisker lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Talisker Distillers EditionTalisker · Islands | 10 years · 45.8% ABV | 2024 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | Talisker Bodega SeriesTalisker · Islands | 40 to 41 years · 50.7% ABV | August 2019 | No estimate | Not listed |
More from Islands
Other limited Islands lines.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Jura Fèis Ìle Annual ReleaseJura · Islands | 16 to 24 years · 55.3% ABV | 22 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Isle of Raasay The Raasay Lassies ReleaseIsle of Raasay · Islands | No age statement · 58.2% ABV | 8 March 2026 | March 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 003 | Highland Park Cask StrengthHighland Park · Islands | No age statement · 63.6% ABV | November 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Arran The Explorers SeriesLochranza · Islands | 20 to 23 years · 49.5% ABV | 16 April 2021 | No estimate | Not listed |
Other special releases from Scotland
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Cù Bòcan CreationTomatin · Highland | No age statement · 46% ABV | 12 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | Glenfarclas Family CasksGlenfarclas · Speyside | 16 to 19 years · 59.2% ABV | November 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 003 | Clynelish Special ReleaseClynelish · Highland | 10 to 18 years · 51.6% ABV | 10 October 2025 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special ReleaseLagavulin · Islay | 12 years · 56.5% ABV | 10 October 2025 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
Sources
- First Look: Diageo's 2025 Special Releases Collection: Horizons Unbound, Whisky Advocate
- A Look at Diageo's 2024 Special Releases Collection, Whisky Advocate
- Diageo Unveils Its Special Releases Collection for 2023, Whisky Advocate
- Diageo Reveals the 2022 Special Releases, Dubbed the Elusive Expressions, Whisky Advocate
- Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Diageo Special Releases, Whisky Advocate
- Talisker molten seas single malt whisky special releases 2025, malts.com
- Talisker Tidal Churn Single Malt Whisky, malts.com
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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