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dhsilv2

Talisker The Wild Explorador (2023 Special Release)

Single Malt — Islands, Scotland

Reviewed October 6, 2023 (edited January 26, 2025)
3.5
3.5 out of 5 stars
So after a series of 8 year releases, they go NAS? Seriously, how damn young is this! OK so lets ignore that Nose - Sea breeze salt brings some light peat and sweetness (knowing it's port finished it's port). I honestly really enjoy this simple yet pretty well done nose. It's talisker through and through with some nice sweet notes. It isn't old it isn't special but it's nice. Taste - how is this so good? I got young whisky on the past two 8's. I didn't love the 11. This is freaking good. It's obviously not old, but I don't get ANY youth notes here. Meanwhile I get this aggressive and assertive whisky. Big peat big salt big finish. And nice sweet port notes. It's a touch hot. It's kinda simple. But that's to be expected. Seriously guys, this is a fun. I'm not sure what the price is. I got this as a 20 cl for 30 something...but if a full bottle is under 100 or at 100, I think this is a clear buy. 3.5 out of 5. Damn this is good.
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  • PBMichiganWolverine
    December 30, 2023

    When I see a rare 3.5 from @dhsilv2 , it means to me , at least , a strong “buy on sight “ as long as price is reasonable.

  • DrRHCMadden
    December 30, 2023

    Can you help me out though, how does 'damn this is good' relate to your score of 3.5/5? The positivity of your write up seems like a higher number would match?

  • DrRHCMadden
    December 30, 2023

    Did you not like the Sea Fury from 2021? Thats sanctified on my shelf currently.

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