Talisker
7.8

Talisker

Port Ruighe

ABV 45.8%

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Disappointing for a Talisker. The port finish takes it off the shore.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Talisker

Brand

Port Ruighe

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

45.8%

ABV

Islands (Non Islay)

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Fragrant. A distant marine aroma. Peppery. Hint of smoke. But it is more dominated by oak. Raisins. Toffee.

Palate: Sweet and somewhat flat at mid palate. The palate is in tune with the nose. A slight salty feel like salted butter fudge.

Finish: Sweet and short.

Comment: Disappointing for a Talisker. The port finish takes it off the shore.

Score: 7.6

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Plum jam, a hint of citrus and chocolate. There are bonfire notes, hot stone baked bread. Almost a fresh printer's ink note.

Palate: Sweet cured herring with beetroot and roast chilli peppers. Very viscous with tinned mandarins. The smoke starts to become more apparent in time.

Finish: Short with hints of mocha coffee.

Comment: The additional maturation has amplified a sweet side to this islander. Not a bad thing either.

Score: 8

7.8
Overall Score

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