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.
Awesome depth and complexity. The very best in its class IMO.
TCP!
Yes, but not in a good way. Simply tastes like TCP. I can compare it to nothing else I've ever tried. Really disappointed.
A powerful whisky to be tamed! If not love at first, be patient, you'll be surprised!
Love the notes for a 10 yr old..! Lots of charecter that may seem heavy for many.. especially the for ones in the likes of the Glenfiddich 15 and 18 yr notes.. ! This is in with Laphroaig.. Agree with one review, it is hard to beleive its a 10yr.. as it has the maturity of a 12 or 15 yr and that many of those 12 and 15 struggle to have..! An unbelievable 10yr..!!,
