What's in a name? Talisker 25 Year Old (2005 Release) whisky is called whisky because it's produced in Scotland. Were it from America it would be spelled Talisker 25 Year Old (2005 Release) whiskey, rather than whisky.
The nose is rich and pungent. There are thick notes of bitumen and tarry ropes followed by a butyric note, driftwood and Calvados. Salty butter and hot pastries with a coastal character. There are some bruised petal notes and thick oak. Herbal notes and ground almond with an earthen note. The palate is very full and firm. There is a touch of sweetness with a chewy peat and notes of smoke and fennel. There is a refined coastal character with a little toffee and peppery spices. The finish is long with a coastal character and a little sweetness with a peppery oaked note. ...more
The Master of Malt