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.
This whisky far exceeded my expectation for one at this price. It's packed full of flavour and has a bit more of a punch with it's slightly higher alcohol level. If you want something a bit different to try then this is a good move...
I'm relatively new to scotch, as I've only been exposed to American Bourbons and a few select scotch brands such as Johnny Walker. After becoming a big fan of Johnny Walker Double Black, I had to try other malts. Talisker 10 is so far my favorite. I just tried Ardbeg Uigeadial, which is very good (4 out of 5), but I'm going to have to say Talisker 10 gives me everything I'm looking for from nose to finish. I can't wait to try many other malts (Laphroaig 10 is next).
I can understand this not being for everyone, but having been a scotch fan for many a year, the Talisker 10 has become my go to. I particularly like it after a steak dinner.
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A friend and I recently began our journey into single malt whiskey. Talisker 10 was the second one we tried. At first I was a little unsure, but as we sipped our way though we realised we were on to something very special! Acquired taste? You need to aquire the taste as it is a beaut and shouldn't be missed!
