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'.
Talisker with a twist!Not your normal Talisker with usual hot spice. Smokeiness Subdued and a lot more sweetness, fruit (pears and apples), and even citrus notes on the nose. On the palate, this is more usual of Talisker with hot spices, pepper,smoke (volcanic brimstone and fire!!), but with sweet roasted peppers as well. Overall, a lovely dram, and a gentle introduction to the Taliker range, as my usual choice is the 18 year old or Distillers Edition.
Buy the 10yo and bask in its supreme glory
Why does Diageo try to fool us, again? Get the good bottle(s) Talisker 10YO while still available
This whisky might be decent, but this is not a good sign for the beloved 10 Year Old. This NAS trend is getting out of hand. If you love a good value and a nice honest age statement, buy the 10 Year Old.
