54,8°
Distillery : Talisker - Islands
Bourbon and Sherry Refill Casks
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2009
Cask Strength
Peated around 22 ppm
Included in the Diageo Special Releases in 2009, this 25-Year-Old is the last to be released in cask strength, and for this reason it is highly sought-after. Only 5862 bottles were produced.
Let's Taste It :
The nose is less iodised, less marine, but very fruity. Apricot is the dominant flavour, as it is one of the distillery's hallmarks, along with a hint of heather. The addition of water brings out the vanilla and white fruits. Mirabelle plum with a hint of spice, butter, applesauce and elderberry. Just a drop of peat, no ash or smoke. Very greedy nonetheless. After half an hour, the pear takes over. It's very sweet, slightly woody and earthy. The palate is light, with no trace of alcohol and a touch of plum. On the other hand, the heather and pepper are invasive, and the finish is very woody; very long, I'd say endless.
In Short,
Touching on the divine, this is, in my opinion, the best that Talisker can produce. The price is obviously a deterrent, but don't hesitate if you can afford it..
Score : 91
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Mari Boine - Goaskinviellja
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