Jose-Massu-Espinel
Talisker Distillers Edition (2023 Release)
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
July 28, 2023 (edited September 9, 2023)
I kinda like Talisker new look. The rugged label looks very maritime, which is of course, this distillery most recognizable profile.
One of their new, good looking bottles is the traditional yearly "Distiller's Edition" which is known for its amoroso sherry maturation. I have loved this expressions as i have loved most Taliskers i have had. Let's see if their latest 2023 release is any good:
On the nose i get tge expected Red fruitiness, salty notes and a very interesting note that i can only describe as a 1970s -80s red, home furry, dusty rug. After a few sips the aroma also gave me a pair of new cotton socks.
On the palate, it feels a little watery. Acid prunes, red fruits, red chilli and maraschino cherries. Not too impressive. A little dim.
Aftertaste is different, from the nose and palate. Smoke, red chilli and thick salt.
Overall, this might be the Talisker i have least liked. It is dim, light, straightforward, not flavorful or fun. A softened version of a single malt that i usually praise. I guess not every year can be excelent. My score for this dram is 83 over 100.
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