Insider knowledge: Talisker 10 Year Old whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Talisker 10 Year Old whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: Thick, pungent smoke. Notes of kippers, seaweed, apple peels. Fresh and fragrant. Palate: Full bodied with huge plumes of smoke and volcanic, peppery peat. Intense. Finish: Long finish, barley, malt.
The Master of Malt
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This IS the Best!!
Cannot see past this Talisker 10 for a great, easy to enjoy malt. With a big body but not too overwhelming. Great from start to finish!!
mrs d smith
excellant
Strange stuff indeed!
I like a good strong whisky but this tasted just like a rabbit toasted in lamb! I did not like the bottle as it did not look like whisky!
An Island Classic!
In a world where we worship the bland and untalented this shines like a beacon as uncompromising and unique. Love it or hate it this classic Single Malt should be revered as a superb example of the art of distilling!
Perfect malt
This is one of the best Whiskies I've ever tasted.
Alex
Superb
Nothing else comes close. Firey and spicey without being overwhelming. The best whiskey I have ever tasted.
What a great Taliser Offer
Cheapest Talisker on the web (oh yeah, Talisker is very tasty)
First impressions
After reading some reviews and a recommendation I sprang for a bottle. The first taste lingered for a long time and I kept thinking... what is that? It was more than just the smoky after glow of a house fire, there was canvas and rubber in that house. Then It came to me visually. Burnt sneakers.
also dissapointed....
This whisky has no balance, soot and asphalt. Am I drinking or resurfacing a road? I can see where Johnnie Walker gets that nasty wang I dispise.
amazing
from nose to mouth to eyes to feet-this whiskey tops them all
Undeniably good
a beautifully balanced whisky if Islay/highland is to your taste. Understandably popular.
garbage.
This was disappointing. Nose: metallic/off notes. Palate: Thin, watery despite the 45.8%. More off notes/metallic/bitter caramel (e150a) taste. Finish: 5 seconds. What a waste of money ! Chill filtered, caramel colored... let's have this at cask strength with a craft presentation!
The power of the wild sea of the north in a glass
Very peated and spicy, this dram is not for everyone. Very powerful and strong, or you love it, or you hate it.
The best!
Love it. The smokiness is obvious, but to me it has a sweetness to it as well. Must be a love it or hate it for anyone to give a low score, but I've not tried anything better & I like most single malts. Interestingly, I don't notice any peatiness, unless people are describing the smokiness as peatiness.
Perfect 10
A smash hit! No need to try the other Talisker expressions or ages. This one beats all.
Simply The Best
Wow, what a beautiful tasting Whisky, smells good, tastes lovely. Definitely one of the best I've ever had. A true favourite of mine, cheers, Tej. Riat
Better after sitting
I have had a liter bottle of this for 5 years now. I don't drink much but when I do I like Single malts on occasion. When this was new, it was a bit too much fire for me, but now that it has been around for a while it seems to have calmed down a lot. Last time I had a glass I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Troll
'strange stuff indeed" i see you posted exactly the same on another forum, the stupid comments about bottles was probably you as well. why do you bother?
simply the best
What a beautiful drink.
Also better after sitting with bottle open
Now, after 7 months of open bottle, my Talisker 10 is rich, delicious and sweet. For the first 6 1/2 months it tasted to me like crawling through the desert dying of thirst with nothing but seawater to drink.
Simple the worst!
I am a lover of malt whisky, but this does not do it for me, don't know about smokey, it taste disgusting. Tempted to throw it away as I will never drink it, maybe someone will call round who likes it, until then it remains in the back of the cupboard and will probably end up in the christmas pudding, if no one else likes it!
My choice
It has been my prefered whisky since the first sip.
Simply, the best single malt.
Talisker 10 is simply the best single malt. Great bold flavour and aroma, this is truly what a single malt is. Those who do not enjoy Talisker 10 lack the palate for a true single malt.
Firewater!
I was given a sample of Talisker at a boat show. It was light golden and smooth to the palate, so I bought a bottle but oh dear, the content of my bottle is likened to firewater and nothing like the wee sample. Yet I am told there is no difference. I know my whiskies and the content of my bottle is definitely not as per sample!
I was offered a sample of Talisker at a recent sailing event and the whisky was smooth to the palate and pale gold in colour. I was given a £2 voucher off my next bottle and purchasaed a bottle soon after.Alas, the content of my bottle does not match that of the saqmple and despite in depth enquiries with the producers, it hasn't solved why my sample is not same as bottle. Hence the title of Firewater for that is what is in the bottle. I will not be buying it again.
Very enjoyable.
I loved this whisky. Unbeatable with a cigar!! I found it smooth and smokey. My whisky of choice. For those moaning about it being awful, if you live in Leicester, I'll gladly come round and buy your bottles off you! Mark C
Not bad
I'm not really a fan of peaty whiskies but this one isn't bad. Got a bottle cheap and thought i'd give it a go.
Not Firewater!
Description was absolutely spot on. Good tangy peat / smokey with a lasting taste that was pleasant. Vividly reminded me of my time in scotland.
Try it from a warm glass
Seriously, if the glass is warmed first by boiling water then this is simply superb. The heat takes the edge off and liberates the flavour and smell. Taking this to Thailand as my small piece of home abroad.
A Classic Whisky
A great example of an Islay whisky. A light sea-breeze start, then a good kick of smooth smoke and medicine and a long lingering finish of tobacco and oak. Sorry, I hate to say this sort of thing, but if you hate this dram, I don't see how you can like whisky, maybe you're on the wrong drink?