Tastes

Nice peaty, smokey Scotch, similar to the 10yo a tad less refined but at a better price point. Sweet peat on the nose and on the palate and a subtle smoke. Worthy of the Talisker name. Wonderful dram.

Smoke and peat but malt and fruit are present. Love the combination. Not usually a fan of blends but this is a wonderful exception.

Unique. Butterscotch, sherry nose. Sweet and salt and smooth with a hint of spice. Some tannins on the finish but subtle. A few drops of water mellows without diminishing. I’ve had it open for a while and it’s still as yummy as when we first began.

Wonderful multifaceted Scotch. Campfire and smoke and undertones of sweet stewed fruit. Briney seashore. Little pepper on the finish and an earthy tone. Just smashing.

Before tonight I would have struggled to give this a 2. It was only tolerable with the suggested addition of soda water. Tonight it was like Scotch elves refilled the bottle with wonderful. Add to that the price and this is truly exceptional. Fruit and malt and honey and sherry on nose and palate and a little pepper and oak on the end.

Better the longer it’s open. Nice nose. Agree with previous review that said more jammy than floral. Cereal and some soft sweet on the palate. Some tannins and a short finish. Very smooth.

The only tolerable way I’ve found to drink this is in an Old Fashioned. I wanted to like this. I love Cider. I’ve heard good things about Tullimore. I enjoy Jameson’s IPA cask. Nothing great but a smooth gentle dram with a nice hint of hops. But this just doesn’t come together.

Exceptional Scotch. Nose:Sweet peat. Gentle smoke. Taste is more of the same, with some added heat. A nice medium long finish. An excellent value and flying a bit under the radar. Up there with Lagavulin 8 or Talisker 10. A couple drops of water takes the edge off the heat but takes nothing away from nose or taste. This will always have a place in my cabinet.