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'.
Just had a bottle for christmas tastes like antiseptic and can't give it away
I am no expert by any stretch of the imagination but I tried this together with two friends who do know a bit about whisky...aargh ..we all thought it was awful, a taste I can only describe as like drinking anti septic...sorry talisker
I am not a sophisticated whisky drinker but I have recently discovered the delights of some single malts (discounted for Christmas!). This one is an absolute delight and I thoroughly enjoyed my first glass. The taste is exactly as described in the more considered reviews. A very pleasant experience.
Not sure why this scotch has picked up 3.5 stars. I picked up a bottle at duty free at Heathrow last summer and after my first taste I knew I'd have to ration myself. Sweet, crisp, a bit salt and pepper, definitely a bit of vanilla and caramel. Nothing wrong with this one at all. Just finished the bottle and now I'm on a mission for more.
Spicy, orange, sea salt, tar, light honey and vanilla. You found quite some smokiness at the end as well. Fairly strong taste of alcohol at first but you still feel the sweetness from the oranges together with some spiciness. Then comes a light smoky flavor that lingers, also more orange to come. Tried to add some water but no it didn't make it better, this is a whisky with potential but it's not ready for the market yet.
