Talisker
8.4

Talisker

30 Years Old

ABV 45.8%

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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

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

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

Martine Nouet

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

8.4
Overall Score

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