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.
i got a bottle of this for christmas from my wife. on my first taste i found it very strong and almost bitter. think it was just my tastebuds going into shock. on my second glass i grew to enjoy it , and, when this bottle is finished i will buy another :)
Nice "punch",but to much caramel ,horreble mouthfeel. Ok value.
Right then, I am now going to be man enough to back pedal on my last review....! I previously stated that the best place for this whiskey was down the sink..! Well to be honest I have changed my view in the last few days..! When I first tried Talisker I had been drinking standard type mild flavored Whiskey and tried Talisker straight afterwards, do that and you will also have the same shock effect on your taste buds. I am now on my 2nd bottle of 20cl Talisker that I could not impose upon my friends as gifts, and to be honest I am now starting to enjoy it....!I am now giving them some 20cl bottles of Jura Whiskey that is very pleasant from the outset..! To be honest now I have got over the shock smell and taste of Talisker, I have got to admit that I would indeed buy it again for myself....! I find it best neat with no ice or water or any other additive, I never thought I would say this so soon but you might just have a convert......!
Had a nip of Talisker last night. Have to agree with Andy - dreadful taste of industrial chemicals. More like drinking TCP than whiskey!
I have been drinking whiskey for over 30 years, I bought some 20cl bottles for presents so decided to open one to see what it was like..! My goodness what a shock...! it tastes like bad medicine or cleaning fluid, I have never tasted anything like it...!I cannot impose that on my friends, best place for this shit is down the sink....! Sorry but that is my opinion...!
