Talisker Skye was introduced in early 2015, named after the beautiful island on which the distillery resides. This expression brings with it a more well-rounded and sweet flavour profile packed with fresh citrus, sweet smoke, peppery spice and traditional Talisker maritime notes.
Talisker Skye is matured in a combination of refill and toasted American oak casks, with a slightly higher proportion of toasted casks. Talisker Skye whisky is perfect for those who perhaps find the classic Talisker flavour profile a bit too much, not to say that Talisker fans won't enjoy it too.
Sweet stuff, toffees and vanilla ice cream up front, almost grain-like. Becomes increasingly honeyed. There's a little coastal influence here too, just hints of a sweet Caol Ila perhaps, with very restrained smoke.
Honeyed toasted oak, sappy wood, only a little pepper and smoke, apple turnovers and hints of lemon and lime Opal Fruits. Fennel seeds.
Drying and slightly less sweet, hints of spice and smoke.
A more approachable, sweet Talisker. 'The Isle of Skye in June'.
The smell was lovely, the taste however. A bit chemically. I found no depth at all, Not to my taste at all. I gave it to my neighbour and he enjoyed it. He loves Glenfiddich and it reminded him of that.
Exactly like the 10, only less gutts and more for beginners. If you like the 10, dont buy this one. If you find the 10 i bit too much, you'll like this one. A bit overprived.
Initially honey, pepper & slightly medicinal, it dances on your tongue. This gives way to strong smoke & oak casks, which lingers. A superb expression of Talisker. #recommended
I'm no expert but I think this is a very enjoyable whisky. At £25 a bottle it's not much more expensive than some very ordinary tipples. However, it's all highly subjective as the widely differing ratings show!
I'm no expert but I think this is a very enjoyable whisky. At £25 a bottle it's not much more expensive than some very ordinary tipples. However, it's all highly subjective as the widely differing ratings show!
