Talisker Distiller's Edition is the same as the 10-year-old Talisker expression, except that it spends several months in Oloroso sherry casks to finish. Clear, deep orange. Lightly peated (estimated 15-20 ppm) and very complex nose: light smoke, saddle leather, orange oil, cocoa powder, faint briny seaweed. Incredible balance: 45.8% ABV melds a flavor profile consistent with the nose, ending with white pepper. Long finish, fading to pure malt. Autumn in a glass. I prefer this to the regular Talisker 10-year, but the 18-year is hard to beat. A top-10 scotch for me.