Talisker Port Ruighe 3cl Whisky
Sample
Winner of 4 awardsDistillery/Brand
Maturation
Port Finish
Dimensions
W:3.5cm x H:7cm x D:3.5cm
Weight
0.08kg
Allergy information
This product does not contain any notifiable allergens.
Talisker Port Ruighe
You can spend years waiting for a new release in Talisker's core range then two come along at once! Hot on the heels of Talisker Storm in early 2013 comes Talisker's Port Ruighe, pronounced 'Port Ree'.
This no age statement release is finished in Port wine casks, imparting a new dimension to this Isle of Skye single malt.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
After a wave of initial sea spray, the nose becomes more complex with Crayola crayons, orange pith and a touch of white chocolate. Demerara and even sticking plaster emerge briefly along with plummy, umeshu notes.
Palate
Initial characteristic Talisker brine once again but much sweeter than usual. Thick and mouth coating like the Storm with chilli and a little chocolate orange. Increasingly smoky - much smokier than the nose suggests.
Finish
Milk chocolate becomes cocoa and oak with mocha notes and the faintest hint of that orange pith once again.
Overall
Alongside the distillery style there are similarities with Talisker Storm with the thicker, oilier mouthfeel and wood smoke. Port Ruighe has taken on additional characteristics from the Port casks however, adding sweetness and different notes such as plum and chocolate.
