From the Isle of Skye comes this Talisker single malt, which has spent 18 years in casks which previously held bourbon and sherry. A sweet and smoky malt, a must have for any Talisker fan. If you weren’t already convinced, this fabulous dram picked up the title Best Whisky in the World at the 2007 World Whiskies Awards too.
Quite clean and fresh. There is a mixed fruity sweetness with a spicy character. The peat and smoke rise with notes of perfume and thick oak. Hints of Calvados and a touch of acidity with ground ginger.
Thick, rich and full-bodied. Notes of spicy, peppery oak, espresso beans and wood smoke. A little allspice creeps in, there is a certain zesty character lurking somewhere. The spice builds and builds with utter intent.
Long, with peppery oak.
This is how a whisky should be. It takes a man to drink it (sorry ladies - if you love it too, call me, you may be my kind of girl). It is earthy, smokey, sour and smouldering like a destroyed village on an eastern island after a raiding party. Ardbeg and Laphroiag may be smokier but they assault your senses. Toast, peaches, black pepper, nutmeg, aaaah I could go on all night. This is the best whisky money can buy.
Wonderful, refreshing whisky with a lovely warm spicy finish.
I don't drink it...I buy it for my son.
Very good, although I tasted one of these a couple of years ago and that one was legendary good. Not sure which year that one was from though. /Joakim
Fabulous mouth feel, really chewy in a good way. Peppery and floral with a long lingering sunset of pepper, vanilla, ginger and liquorice. I hope my friends never spot it at the back of the cabinet.
