dhsilv2
Talisker The Wild Explorador (2023 Special Release)
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
October 6, 2023 (edited February 7, 2024)
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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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.
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?
Did you not like the Sea Fury from 2021? Thats sanctified on my shelf currently.