Skye is the only Scottish island I’ve had the luck to visit. Talisker was my fist ever sip of scotch, or of any whiskey whatsoever. So I’ve been excited to try a bottle from Talisker’s new neighbor from an island I loved experiencing. The deep, sherried hues of the whisky entice. The aromas are well suited to the appearance as I notice barleywine, sweet orange blossom, bacon, cinnamon roll, and lovely bayside notes of tar and kelp. Tangy fruit notes drive the palate (@KoryH says canned pineapple juice — spot on), though the fruitiness gives way to other kinds of sweetness mid-palate, like pork bao and bacon again. The finesse notes up top include more kelp and the cigarette you didn’t realize how badly you wanted. The finish is juicy, sherry forward, and smoky, while the aftertaste is somewhat medicinal. While I’m not left shaken or amazed, finding the flavors a bit underdeveloped, this is a fine offering from Torabhaig and leaves me excited to see what else is in store.