And now for something completely different: a fruity Talisker. Peaches, blood orange and grapefruit squeeze their way into the profile of this satisfyingly oily dram, dramatically so when diluted to 50%. The peaches interplay with the classic Talisker sea spray on the nose and burst out of their tin on the palate, where the fruit mingles with a powerful peat. The finish sparkles with pricks of pepper, juicy fruit and a splash of cream. Deliciously different from a typical Talisker, the fruit notes remind me of the Balblair recently bottled by Compass Box for their Myth & Legends series. A worthy special release.