ABV 58.8%
As subtle a Talisker as you'll come across.
Dave Broom
Talisker
Brand
1982, 20 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
20
Age (Years)
58.8%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Light smoke. A complex, slightly restrained nose. Putty, macadamia, moorland, sooty chimney, wet seaweed.
Palate: Delivers all its complexities here. Soft mouthfeel, mixing gentle oak, heather, sweet pear-like fruits then a powerful dark smokiness.
Finish: Iodine. Long. sweet.
Comment: As subtle a Talisker as you'll come across.
Score: 8.8
Taster
Nose: Scorched earth. Harbour aromas. Seaweed.
Palate: Distant thunder. Seems to rumble and reverberate as the volcanic heat builds ever so slowly. Hot, slightly sour, peppery. Very tightly combined flavours, reluctant to unfurl. When they did, the earth moved.
Finish: Quite quick and sharp. A thunderflash.
Comment: Doesn't sound enjoyable? You bet it was.
Score: 9.3
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