GeologyJack
Talisker 10 Year
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
June 11, 2016 (edited November 28, 2022)
I chose this one from a whisky bar line up because Talisker is apparently the westernmost distillery in Scotland, at least according to a distillery map I found on the Internet (so it has to be true). I've already tasted the Glen Garioch 12 year as the easternmost distillery, and the Highland 15 for the northernmost. So as soon as I can get my hands on some Springbank, I will have "boxed the compass" so to speak, and I will start filling in the rest. Might be easier to accomplish than my previous goal to climb all the 14-ers in Colorado. Oh the Talisker 10? There was a very distinct bandaid and peat nose, but nothing else remarkable. It was pleasant and I liked it but it didn't stand out much.
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It's amazing what time and some revisiting can do. I've had the same experience with other spirits. Talisker 10 is one of my favorites. Glad to see you liked it once you have it a second try.
Exact same thing happened to me. First time found it so so. Now rate it as 5 it of 5
Not sure why I shrugged of this fine scotch in my previous comment, but with a chance to revisit it I was very favorably impressed. The nose was sweat and peaty, gaining a cucumber freshness with a bit of water. I experienced a smooth oily fruity spicy palate developing into a long caramel-sweet finish. Dry glass - baked apples