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Talisker Distillers Edition
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
October 11, 2018 (edited June 4, 2021)
2015 Edition
Nose - Light briny smoke, dark apple cider, orange zest, bright red berries, poached pears.
Taste - Light clean smoke, brine, hint of sweet seaweed, apples/pears, thick & oily mouthfeel, orange zest, treacle toffee, nice oaky peppercorn spice.
Finish - Lingering salty smoke, light bitter orange pith, sweet dark almost burnt toffee, oaky peppercorn spice/heat, bitter cocoa nibs.
Score - 83/100
Final Thoughts - This one had a very nice nose, but sadly I didn't get as much fruit on the palate as the nose would lead you to believe. Once it hits the palate though, it's a rush of initial sweet fruit followed by tons of brine/smoke and instead of a more fruity sweet it's more of a dark/burnt sugar bittersweet that transitions to the finish. Maybe I was just looking for a longer fruity sweet on the palate since it was so nice on the nose.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - Maybe, if it was priced around $50-60
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