Its a Talisker, did you expect a lower score than 100 on a 25yo expression? Imposible. Actually i don't believe this is the best Talisker that i have had. It is great and i would drink it any day at any hour but it feels a lot less than the 30yo and not better than the 18yo. It is amazing but not incredible. Bottled at talisker classic 45.8%abv, burnished gold color. On the nose it is overwhelming. Leather. Burnt heather. Burnt grass. Sulphur. Shoe box. Lemongrass. Pepper. Ashes. Letting it breath releases old caramel; burnt and thick caramel. Is there a cherry note somewhere? I think i got cherry. After first sip is the typical toffee note from talisker. Simply outstanding. On the palate: Orange, Pepper, Toffee, Lemon; Everything feels old. The burning peat is very fancy and delicious. Aftertaste has Burnt heather, Pepper, Ashes. Fire and ashes and sulphur. So refined. Incredibly long and salty. Overall this is talisker on steroids, not better than the 18yo and not inferior to the 30yo. It just seems like a perfect dram between the two. A little expensive. 100 over 100. Long live King Talisker.