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 like it! The slight smoke/peaty/seaweed lends much character to this whisky. The nose is almost intoxicating in itself. Has a long, dry finish that reminds me somewhat of a good Cuban cigar. This whisky is not for everyone of course.
Definately the worst whiskey I ever had: it smells awful – like smoked (or burnt) pig meat (for the second nip I had to hold my breath to even be able to get near it) –, tastes way too spicy/smokey, has an bitter aftertaste (like you just drank some medicine), and even the bottle looks weird. The package looks nice though.
First bottle,what an excellent Whiskey. Light Peat, salt and spice flavours...Love IT..
Although this had a decent aroma, it tastes awful! I appreciate a nice, smokey, peaty malt but this leaves a horrendous aftertaste which I can only compare to a foisty smell. It tastes artificial and chemical like to the point where I thought something was wrong with it. I can't understand the positive reviews. This is the worst I have tasted.
Never liked peated whisky until I tried this one, so much flavour and character.
