ABV 54.6%
These Talisker releases just keep getting better, and it does well with age.
Rob Allanson
Talisker
Brand
Talisker
Bottler
Aged 35 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
54.6%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
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
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