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Great age but a little grippy. Undoubtedly a great dram but not a patch on the 25 Years Old.
Dave Broom
Diageo
Talisker
Brand
30 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
30
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
45.8%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Oaky and lightly oily. Wet decks and light alcohol. Has depth and heft. In the background some burning heather and a little sweet leather.
Palate: Very sweet start and then a peppery attack, but this time it is covered with more fruit and oakiness. A lightly herbal quality creeps in at the back. Rich and chewy.
Finish: Delicate smoke emerges.
Comment: Great age but a little grippy. Undoubtedly a great dram but not a patch on the 25 Years Old.
Score: 8.2
Taster
Nose: Sort of a cross between an old style chemist shop and a patisserie: sweet pastries and brioche mixed with an earthy, Barbour jacket note.
Palate: A zip of citrus followed by an apple and poached pear sweetness. There is a peppery bite as well as waves of soft peat smoke.
Finish: Creamy oak with that earthy note returning in time.
Comment: Oak slightly dominates but this would be nit-picking. A great well aged dram.
Score: 8.6
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