Talisker 10 yo

45,8°
Distillery : Talisker - Islands
Reconstructed Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 1980
Peated around 22 ppm

This one was included in Classic Single Malts of Scotland in 1987, which brings together the most typical whiskies owned by Diageo. It is aged in reconstructed barrels, which are larger than traditional barrels.

Let's Taste It :

On the nose: peat, smoke, earth, muddy grass. Rare, pungent vegetation. Almost rancid. Dried fruits, a pinch of salt. As it goes on, you can smell the freshness of the sea. The palate is strangely soft after such a harsh nose, with a very good balance of salt, earth, honey, nuts, caramel and a touch of leather. The peat comes through strongly on the finish, which is peppery and very long. The salt comes back a minute or two after swallowing. The pepper remains on the lips for a long time.

 

In Short, 

This is a classic of the highest rank. People have long talked about its maritime profile and peppery finish. You must have a bottle no matter what happens. 

Score : 85

                                      

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