Talisker
7

Talisker

30 Years Old

ABV 45.8%

Doesn't taste this old, doesn't taste like Talisker. Doesn't reach this distillery's greatest heights.

Dominic Roskrow

Specification

Diageo

Talisker

Brand

30 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

30

Age (Years)

2008

Year of Bottling

45.8%

ABV

Islands (Non Islay)

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dominic Roskrow

Taster

Nose: Fluffy apple. Lemon aspirin. Doughball.

Palate: Vegetal, woody, with oil and smoke and a salty tangy after-taste.

Finish: Grungey, with salt and pepper.

Comment: Doesn't taste this old, doesn't taste like Talisker. Doesn't reach this distillery's greatest heights.

Score: 6.5

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Perfumy. Sweet.Butterscotch. A touch of creosote. Distant smoke.

Palate: Oily. Smooth. Mouthcoating. Velvety. Sweet herbal tea.

Finish: Sweet, a bit soft.

Comment: A pleasant dram but it does have the expected nerve. Alcohol is perfectly mastered though. But one could expect better from a 30 Year Old Talisker. It does not taste like Talisker.

Score: 7.6

7
Overall Score

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