Talisker 10 year old single malt is a classic Island whisky from the Isle of Skye. Aged for a minimum of 10 years in American oak casks, this welcome member of Diageo's Classic Malts series has been recognised numerous times for its excellence. Immensely satisfying stuff, with whiffs of warm peat blending with coastal air, balanced by orchard fruit and juicy barley. A spectacular after dinner dram.
It was an Editor's Choice at Whisky Magazine, a gold medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 and was awarded 'Best Islands Single Malt' at the 2017 World Whiskies Awards.
A fresh and fragrant nose. Through thick, pungent smoke comes sweet pear and apple peels, with pinches of maritime salt from kippers, seaweed.
It's a bonfire of peat crackling with black pepper, with a touch of brine and dry barley. A welcome delivery of orchard fruit provides a delicate and beautiful balance.
In a long finish, bonfire embers toast malt and crystallise a sugary underlay.
Absolutely amazing whisky. Works great as an all-arounder for someone who loves whisky in general and is also a very good option to offer for guests, as it has character, but isn't overwhelming for someone who's not that much into whisky. Peaty, fruity, sweet with notes of honey, or - dare I say - even a bit of a vanilla fudge at the side. Just perfect when you don't want a peatmonster like Laphroaig, but also not too smooth.
a delicious taste, with much fruit flavor I would rate it 7 on my 0 to 10 scale
IT*S A HAMBURGER! you've got your beef, you've got your pickles, you've got your mustard. greens. pepper. fancy sauce. BURGERS! very savory. Medium rare.
Amazing, my favorite whisky. Smoky, peppery, citruces - awesome
I get the distinct impression that this latest batch has been nudged in the direction of the peat monsters like Ardbeg or Laphroaig. This has always been a smokey malt, with notes of cured pork and a hint of campfire. But it has stayed away from the medicinal oceany tastes... that taste like a tarred railway tie set ablaze. Until now. I get that the Islay flavor profile has been growing in popularity -- I'm a fan, myself -- but I hate to see Skye follow suit for what I fear to be marketing purposes.
