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.
Wow, what a beautiful tasting Whisky, smells good, tastes lovely. Definitely one of the best I've ever had. A true favourite of mine, cheers, Tej. Riat
A smash hit! No need to try the other Talisker expressions or ages. This one beats all.
Love it. The smokiness is obvious, but to me it has a sweetness to it as well. Must be a love it or hate it for anyone to give a low score, but I've not tried anything better & I like most single malts. Interestingly, I don't notice any peatiness, unless people are describing the smokiness as peatiness.
Very peated and spicy, this dram is not for everyone. Very powerful and strong, or you love it, or you hate it.
This was disappointing. Nose: metallic/off notes. Palate: Thin, watery despite the 45.8%. More off notes/metallic/bitter caramel (e150a) taste. Finish: 5 seconds. What a waste of money ! Chill filtered, caramel colored... let's have this at cask strength with a craft presentation!
