Nose: burnt oak, musty nutmeg or allspice in the back. Ethanol. Palate: some sweetness to the slight smoke. Baked apple and a little brine and pepper. Finish: medium short, teasing peat but mostly ashy oak, lingering saltiness. Conclusion: not one to blow your hair back. It has all the good Talisker hallmarks (smoke, salt, sweet) but they seem far too dialled back. Though it pulls its punches it’s still a pleasing sipper, albeit one that doesn’t draw attention to itself. Good on Talisker for keeping it >40% ABV. Score: 76