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 was offered a sample of Talisker at a recent sailing event and the whisky was smooth to the palate and pale gold in colour. I was given a £2 voucher off my next bottle and purchasaed a bottle soon after.Alas, the content of my bottle does not match that of the saqmple and despite in depth enquiries with the producers, it hasn't solved why my sample is not same as bottle. Hence the title of Firewater for that is what is in the bottle. I will not be buying it again.
I was offered a sample of Talisker at a recent sailing event and the whisky was smooth to the palate and pale gold in colour. I was given a £2 voucher off my next bottle and purchasaed a bottle soon after.Alas, the content of my bottle does not match that of the saqmple and despite in depth enquiries with the producers, it hasn't solved why my sample is not same as bottle. Hence the title of Firewater for that is what is in the bottle. I will not be buying it again.
I was given a sample of Talisker at a boat show. It was light golden and smooth to the palate, so I bought a bottle but oh dear, the content of my bottle is likened to firewater and nothing like the wee sample. Yet I am told there is no difference. I know my whiskies and the content of my bottle is definitely not as per sample!
Talisker 10 is simply the best single malt. Great bold flavour and aroma, this is truly what a single malt is. Those who do not enjoy Talisker 10 lack the palate for a true single malt.
It has been my prefered whisky since the first sip.
