Tastes

Simple and sweet, yet exhudes quality in some way. Sampled in Paris, and haven't been able to find a bottle in the states :(

Bourbons aren't really my style, however this one, aged for "10 summers", hits those same powerful scotchy notes I'm looking for in a whiskey. Incredibly full bodied and a thick demanding presence. This bourbon grabs your attention as you experience the fruit syrup puree and spicy finish. This seems to be super hard to find. I would like this one for my collection!

Imagine Jameson. Now imagine Jameson with a milk stout bitterness and chocolatey espresso finish. Finally, imagine weather you enjoy this as a standalone product, or as an expansion pack to the original. For me, I wish the proof was higher on this, giving the punch that I would experience with my favorite stout beers.

Very simple, light and, inoffensive. I would make this a great starting whiskey for a newbie. You'll get basic vanilla, orangey lemon flavors, and a swift light finish. Heavily promoted in Paris from my travelling experiences!

[Whiskey Live Paris 2015]. The best thing I was able to sample there. Shame this brand is so rare and expensive!

[Whisky Live Paris 2015] Looking forward to accumulating my own bottle. Had this paired with olive spread over bread, hosted by a famous French chef. Great mix of flavor and texture, with a peaty, earthy presence. A bit dense to drink swiftly, but it was not made to be consumed so!

Good friend of mine shared with me to celebrate my engagement. I'm glad he did. I don't think I'd ever be able to encounter a Scotch so divine again!

[Whiskey Live Paris 2015] Compared to the 10 year old, I found this overly salty and lacking in balance. Paired with salmon, it makes quite an impression on the tongue. Talisker and salmon were made for each other. As a sipper, you're best off with something on the next shelf up (think Ardbeg).

An in your face, powerful dram. Youthful burn and classic vanilla caramel flavors. Port finish leaves it some thickness, like syrup. Couldn't relate it to anything I've ever tried. I don't want to knock it for being different, but it just isn't my style.

[Re-Review 01/26/16] Pale as hay. Faint vanilla, salted caramel, and straw on the nose. Very light, sweet silky texture, that goes down easily. Mushy banana purée perhaps? It comes rough right out of the bottle, so it requires a few minutes to sit in order to soften up. Addition of water creates a milky sweetness that could go either way. Moderate lingering finish. Nice burn on the tongue. Comparing it to other blends in it's range I believe it does much better, but it's still nothing too amazing. I would give it a 3.5 if I could.