Talisker
9

Talisker

1982, 20 Years Old

ABV 58.8%

As subtle a Talisker as you'll come across.

Dave Broom

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

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

Michael Jackson

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

9
Overall Score

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