ABV 45.8%
Doesn't taste this old, doesn't taste like Talisker. Doesn't reach this distillery's greatest heights.
Dominic Roskrow
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
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
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
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