Expedition BC

Feb 17

Climate records in the ice with Talisker and Parley for the Oceans

This was an incredible project to be part of with Parley for the Oceans and Talisker. We were able to spend time on a glacier with ice core scientist Dr. Alison Criscitiello and learn as she shared her expertise about the ice and the records it can hold.

“The ice on our Earth holds some of the longest records of our climate history. Changes in climate that get recorded in the ice tell a story that we can’t see with our own eyes,” says ice core scientist Dr. Alison Criscitiello.

This excursion was undertaken in support of Talisker and Parley’s ongoing partnership, and the release of Talisker Glacial Edge 45-Year-Old whisky, its “wildest yet” on account of the unique production process. Casks were taken to the beautiful frozen lands of Canada’s ice fields where they were left exposed to sub-zero temperatures and biting Arctic winds for 96 hours. The extreme cold fractured the wood, so upon coopers reconstructing these unique casks, they had increased surface area for the whisky to interact with during the finishing period in Scotland.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the whisky will go back towards Talisker and Parley’s continuing efforts to support the protection and preservation of ocean ecosystems around the world.