Talisker 18 Year

The color, inexplicably artificial, is deep gold with amber reflections. The scent is intoxicating, delicate and enveloping: mineral peat bathed in the ocean, wrapped in a soft blanket of marzipan, candied orange and even dark chocolate. A fan of pepper and a splash of lemon complete a really rich sense of smell, where smoking is a gentle background and the sweet / salty balance caresses the nostrils. It would be an excellent air freshener, just a little expensive. Peat and wood glide on the palate at the first sip, with oily elegance: again, the scents are far from aggressive, they envelop your palate revealing themselves sinuously. The contrast here is played on the sweet / bitter tune, with touches of licorice accompanied by caramel, candied orange and salted butter; chocolate returns, which recalls that of Modica with salt crystals that crack under the teeth. Pepper, generously dusted on everything. Meanwhile, puffs of smoke from Habana. Elegant and rich, layered, sensual. The finish accompanies for a long time, embers on the shore, salt and pepper crystals.

Complex, smokey. Nose: campfire smokiness, sweetness, sherry influence, plum, briny notes. Palate: peppery, sweet, salty, ash/earthy. Long aftertaste.

Rich caramel, dried fruits, spices, and a hint of coffee. It's so complex, it might take days to figure out all of the notes. A very special treat!