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.
Always been one of my favourites with its curious peppery edge. Is it just me - or do a lot of the detractors seem to use American spellings and terms, flavor, sneakers etc? Perhaps they should just stick to Southern Comfort and Coke.
Well I must say that this reminds me of Kilchoman Machir Bay but more smooth. Same smokey peaty nose and taste with a perfect finish. If you like this one try Kilchoman as well. I will be a regular up in the Skye! If you dont like this then go back to drinking bud light.
My wife and I love this malt. She calls it "toffee scotch" after its long peaty sweet finish. Must say I have always been a fan, and it makes a nice contrast to the Islays as its taste "attack" (forgive the audio terms)and peaty "sustain" give a more storm swept experience!!
Talisker is awesome. The only thing better might be Lagavulin. The 18 is really good, but I don't think its worth the extra $. If you get a chance go to the distillery on Skye. Saw a whale breech while driving there. Memorable trip.
A must-taste for any peat loving palate. Amazing dram for its price range, with the smokiness riding shutgun, while sea-stuff of all kinds (seaweed, seawater, seasalt) take you faraway across turbulent oceans. If Cthulhu were a whisky, this would be it.
