Talisker Pure Malt Whisky Bottled 1960s

Talisker 10 Year Old

This is an example of how even an entry-level expression can be so great if the distillery is that awesome. And Talisker is such a distillery! The nose is typically Islay with a beautiful blend of salty ocean spray, seaweed, iodine and the hints of smoked dry fish. A whiff of sausages on a hot barbecue come through all the initial aromas. Mingled...

Score 93/100

Talisker Diageo special releases 8 Year Old 2009 bottled 2018

The review sample comes courtesy of @Rianc who kindly donated it to me. Despite the high strength I'm having this neat. Nose A clean nose. White pepper, chardonnay, briny and coastal. Palate Not a massive amount of heat in the arrival despite the high strength. Quite salty initially with that Talisker trademark pepper and some cayenne on the...

Score 89/100

Talisker 57º North

Many good folk on here recommended this and I was hesitant. Thanks to @victor and many others for convincing me to take the plunge! Bottle has been open about 7 weeks with over two thirds left. Nose - Surprisingly soft on the alcohol for its strength. This can easily be drunk neat. Dense, toffee'd malt with cracked black pepper, iodine,...

Score 91/100

Talisker 57º North

Colour : Amber Nose : Iodine, pepper, peat-reek, orange, caramel Palate : Smoke, pepper, coal tar, barley, orange Finish : Hot, peppery. Comment: Perfect whisky - love it!

Score 85/100