Talisker 1953 24 Year Old Sherrywood Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Talisker 12 Year Old Friends of Classic Malts

This Talisker was bottled especially for the Friends of the Classic Malts and contains a 12 Year Old (as opposed to the traditional 10 Year Old, I suppose). It is a celebration of 10 years Friends. Somewhat weird nose that goes up and down like a yoyo between the typical maritime elements on the one hand and all kinds of fruits that you would...

Score 79/100

Talisker Storm

Nose: A lovely melange of young fruity notes with quite some peat and sprinkle of pepper. Sweet malty notes and a bit of mint and seaside air to add another dimension. The nose does feel young but well rounded and balanced. Palate: A lot of smoke on the palate here , with big chunks of earthy peat. Much more than the 10 year old. After the initial...

Score 87/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

This was one of the first ones that I sampled at the bar when I first began my single malt quest. My first impressions rated it as a 69 and "downright repusive". I heard that it was an aquired taste and I did not believe that at all. Then after ourchasing three heavily peated bottles and a few smoky ones, I gave Talisker 10 another try...

Score 84/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

I've had more flavourful drams but not more rewarding. In the end, if I had to choose a desert island scotch it would be this one. It has a bit of everything. The smoke and pepper is there but it gives way to the barley sugar. The medicinal vibe is there but it gives way to the peat. It's the ultimate all-rounder. I've had much more expensive...

Score 90/100