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'.
Interesting how this one really splits the crowd so strongly between love and hate. Maybe it is a genetic thing like others suggest, because I don't get any chemical unpleasantness at all, just an interesting medium bodied whisky with a nice balance of toffee, smoke, spice, fruit and sea salt. A good whisky for under £30, great for under £25. But that's me - you might hate it, maybe try before buying and finding out the hard way which camp you fall in.
To me it tastes far too sweet - cloying, sickly, thoroughly unpleasant. As if they mixed some saccharine in with the whisky before bottling it. My first Talisker and probably my last.
A very odd Talisker. I was looking forward to this as I have loved everything Talisker has produced over the years....especially the 18yr old...however this left me feeling very disappointed. Pleasant at first with the usual Talisker depth and smokiness, but followed up with a terribly dry, acidic harsh fennel finish. I can only think that this was an attempt to create a modern and 'interesting' malt but to me tastes like a cheap knock-off product...i will still be buying Talisker...just definitely not this one. Ever again.
Good
I got 15 bottles in 6 weeks
