Talisker
8.2

Talisker

57° North

ABV 57%

The polar opposite to Talisker 18. Rugged and warming.

Dave Broom

Specification

Talisker

Brand

57° North

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

57%

ABV

Islands (Non Islay)

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Back to smoke,this time with an added leathery note.Smouldering leaves,malt,cypress wood. Smooths\rslightly with water but still robust with dense smoke,salted fish,dried seaweed. Oily rich and rewarding.\rWould be great with sashimi.

Palate: Slow and chewy. Fine grip. Broad and complex. Needs water to bring out a mix of dry/charred smoky notes.

Finish: Long,tingling.

Comment: The polar opposite to Talisker 18. Rugged and warming.

Score: 8.2

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Intense,big. Farmyard by the shore. Dry straw,briny whiff. Then a fruit note spring up. Autumn fruit. Apples and pears and sultanas.

Palate: Lusciously velvety. Deceitfully smooth then a spicy outburst shakes the tastebuds. The sweetness comes back\rwith maltynotes.

Finish: Soothing on caramelised nuts. Hint of nougat. Touch of smoke. Salty feel.

Comment: The palate does not show as much complexity as the nose and finish. But a rich interesting character.

Score: 8.3

8.2
Overall Score

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