Paid $40 for this 2016 bottle. This is a bottle kill review. I will try to summarize what this bottle offered. Nose: Salty honeycomb. Toffee. Lemon. Picture a stormy black night with waves crashing and all when you nose Talisker; this is the cleansing clear sunrise the morning after. Palate: Flat malty arrival that becomes more interesting as the salt and pepper start to emerge into the aftertaste. Light crisp fruits. Finish: Refreshing. Seawater with a lager and a lemon wedge. Pros: Great value for money. Great balance. Great classic morning Scotch for those vacation days when you can skip the coffee. Cons: Okay, nice warm up. Now I’m ready for the real stuff… This is one of the best single malts you can easily find for under $50. If you want to spend just a few bucks more to add a third dimension, may I recommend Talisker 10, if you lean towards peaty; or Bunnahabhain 12, if you lean towards sweet Mark: 82/100 (range 78-83. N = 4)