Talisker 18 Year

Au premier nez, de l'iode et de la tourbe, et au second, tout ça s'enrobe dans un cocon âgé, boisé, confit. L'attaque est franche et typique d'un Talisker, de nombreux arômes jouent des coudes mais c'est l'iode qui dépasse du lot, juste suivie par du fruit confit. Corps assez léger qui laisse une large place à la complexité aromatique. La finale est très longue et agréable dans la bouche. Un whisky un peu moins fou que le Glengoyne 21 (dégusté chez Vince juste après) mais aussi très agréable.

all I can really tell of the smell is that it's talisker. has a sort of dark sweetness, but there's spice as well. I'm getting like almonds (?, I'm not as familiar with the flavor but that's what comes to mind)

A more refined and mature version of the Talisker 10. Smoked salmon body and dry wooden finish.

Too much oak flavor for my tastes

The nose has a little oak, lightly smoked malt, honey, hay and lemony citrus. Just a touch of saltiness comes through at the end. The palate is oily and very malty. Some smoke, honey, sugared lemon and just a touch of peat all come through, though nothing dominates. The finish is slighty meaty, salty and has more sugared lemon. A solid finish but not overly long, and getting warmer throughout with the oak becoming more pronounced.