Taster

Nose: A little prickly at fist the ground black pepper, chilli jam and dry hams. Mango chutney with onion seeds and Kashmiri chilli.

Palate: Big and bold with quite a meaty edge, roast capsicum. Sweet chilli crackers.\rPeat unfurls gently with a touch of honey maple sweetness.

Finish: Dries with spices and that peppery note.

Comment: These Talisker releases just keep getting better, and it does well with age.

Score: 8.7

Taster

Nose: Briny sea air, slightly floral with white peppery notes. Then barley sugar honey, dates and hay.

Palate: Sweet fruits, now there's damp hay, more seaside notes, minerals and\rbonfires. Water brings out more of the sweetness.

Finish: Fresh and slight minty with lots of caramel and oak.

Comment: Very pleasant and moreish, lighter than I thought it would be for its age.

Score: 8.7