Tastes

Perhaps high expectations did this dram in for me. Found it mediocre and lacking many redeeming qualities. Very one dimensional and thin. Sherry, oak, cinnamon, and alcohol. Start to finish. Nothing in between. Maybe my second pour will open up and show me something. Until then, 2.85 stars.

Not impressed. Sits behind the 18 and 10 on my list of favorite Talisker. Some sweetness and quite dry. Not enough of that Talisker brine and smoke for me. Even tastes younger than the 10...needs to mellow more in the bottle, maybe. Hopefully some air will do it some good. Better than 3 stars....but barely. 3.25 stars.

My favorite Compass Box hands down. Fruity, spicy, salty mouth feel. Vanilla, oak and naval orange on the nose. Cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt on the pallette. Long finish. Buttery smooth from start to finish.

Heaven in a bottle

Smokey..but a subdued smoke. Not overpowering at all. Smooth. Oily. Long finish. Hickory smoke on the nose. Good stuff!

Sweet fruity oak. Great nose. Short finish. 3.5