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'.
Having enjoyed a good Scotch my whole adult life I decided to venture into smokey whiskeys. Talisker Skye was a great starting point with a complexity of flavour and enough sweetness to balance the strength of flavours. Subtle smokiness makes is a great introduction to the smokey whiskeys for the novice.
Smoke and leather followed by a surprising delicate sweetness. I really like it. Seems to be an acquired taste judging by some of the other reviews. Malts really do vary so much.
Can't believe some of previous reviewers have ever tasted whisky before given some of the descriptions of Talisker Skye. Found it a very pleasant malt without any majorly strong characteristics. Not a standout by any means but also undeserving of the comparison to floor cleaner !!!
This was bought for me as a thank you but I have never opened a bottle poured a shot and had to pour it back in the bottle. Could not drink it it's far to smoky and its not smooth at all.
Hmm theres some real mixed reviews here and im afraid a good portion of the negativity seems to be coming from amateurish whisky drinkers. Is this taliskers finest?, probably not. Is it a fine whisky?, most definitely. It delivers everything you would expect from a decent islay. Strong, raw, rugged hints of the fierce environment from which it is born. If you like sea spray and bonfires with a cask strength abv then look no further. The 10 is better as is the storm. As is the 57° north. But this is a milder version which is exactly what the distillery is aiming for. Take it for what it is. Of course its going to smell of hospitals and iodine its a north Atlantic islay! and yes its got a punch its meant to. Reviewer M. HORRELL
