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.
An excellent dram, and super smooth for a 10 yr old, and best drunk, like Bourbon, at near body temp...Quite sweet, then the spice kicks in....it is slightly smokey, and if you are not keen on the smoke, then do not breath in when sampling....a good intro for the Islay monsters that will undoubtedly follow...Skye's only distillery and one of Scotland's best.....Struth..
A fascinating and warming interplay between peat, lemon, apples and wood. Probably the best price in its category.
Nice whisky for the price. Hope the company do not lower the quality as it gets popular.
I am happy to admit that I am completely new to the whisky world. A friend gave me a mini bottle of this to try and oh my, what a beautiful dram! I don't have to go into tasting notes as its all covered; what I will add is that if I can appreciate the uniqueness and damned awesomeness of a dram why can't an avid malt drinker? SIMPLE! This is most likely has a marmite affect you either love it or hate it!
Dear "Simple the worst!" - please send me your bottle of unwanted Talisker as I shall gladly drink it! This is my particular favourite whisky. Bit strong for some but nector of the Gods to others!
