Talisker 1959 Berry Bros & Rudd

Talisker 2005 Distillers Edition

The Distillers Editions from Diageo are fairly popular. The appear approximately on a yearly basis and it always concerns a classic from their stables that is double matured. In this case a Talisker that got a second maturation on an Amoroso sherry cask. This Talisker was distilled in 2005 and released in 2015. That results in a nose that offers...

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 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 Distillers Edition

This 2012 Talisker Distiller's Edition smells of smoky peat mixed with sherry and cashews initially and then subsides to a floral orange blossom essence with a bit of vanilla and coffee. The nose is not terribly strong, but it is very nice. The taste is sweet as one would expect from the time spent in a sherry cask but the sherry mixes masterfully...

Score 90/100