Talisker 12 Year Old 100cl Bottled 1980s

Talisker Neist Point

Last year I hosted a Talisker Masterclass in my neck of the woods. What we tasted was top notch, but this Talisker Neist Point was not in the line-up then. I had not even tasted this Travel Retail Exclusive yet. Pascal, one of my whiskybuddies present at the tasting, told me it was very good and even went so far as to offer me his bottle with a...

Score 86/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

Got a couple bottles of this because the guys on here really spoke well of it. Bottle has been open about a week so its aired out a bit. Enjoying it as I write. Nose: Bonfire smoke and salt are the two biggies here. Followed by some orange zest, grape, and hay. Good nose, lots going on. Palate: Not as diverse as the nose, but still good. Smoke...

Score 93/100

Talisker 27 Years 1985 - 2013 Release

Diageo has come up with this marketing gimmick designed to bankrupt the average whisky fan. It's called the Special Release. Every year they release a series of expressions from their portfolio which are increasingly being priced beyond the realm of ridiculousness. Sure there are a couple of average priced malts in there but by and large expect to...

Score 88/100

Talisker 57º North

Equating latitude with alcohol content seems quite a clever bit of marketing to sell a young NAS almost cask strength whisky at a moderately inflated price or am I just an old cynic. It’s a good line if the whisky stands up to scrutiny.... Amber gold coloured, as all Taliskers seem to be. Plenty of alcohol pungency on the nose which is to be...

Score 87/100