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'.
Undrinkable... I was given a bottle of this for my birthday, sadly it is undrinkable, it has a serious stale after taste. Not for me at all.
Can't go with all the negatives or sink pouring...second time drank this good 3 year apart...smooth sweet 'liqourice notes' Whilst I agree not a 10 or the much better 8 it's unworthy of the unworthy derision as many seem to think.
I'm usually a bourbon drinker but I love this scotch, pour a "good" measure with a giant ice cube and it makes a great longer drink. It really grows on you.
Very nice and full flavour. I added slightly more water than my usual 2-1, which released a great deal more of the 'soft' flavours.
I bought this to treat myself, little did I know I would use it to punish myself, it tastes awful, haven't got it me to pour down the sink, so use it for punishment !!
