Talisker 10 Year old

BBQ

Reviewed by
Connosr member:

Matthieu

Date:

6th Oct 2012

Reviewer rating:

88

About this score:

  • Nose: 21
  • Taste: 20
  • Finish: 24
  • Balance: 23

The average score for this whisky is 85.

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Tasting Notes by Matthieu

Drunk with a teaspoon of water added.

Nose: Strong smoke, slightly fruity with a pinch of salt at the end. Very nice and comforting.

Taste: Warm, with sweet smoke and some apples at the front. As the Talisker warms, pepper starts prickling the tongue. The taste increases gradually, and I would definitely recommend not swallowing it too rapidly.

Finish: Smoke, minerals and a long drawn out taste of sweet oak and peppers. One of the longer finishes I've encountered, and a nice one.

Balance: Pepper is the dominant aspect here, but it's never overpowering and the whisky stays dangerously drinkable, never harsh. It's a well done scotch, and one with a distinct taste.

Will I buy it again? Maybe. It's definitely something unique: the smoke is not like the Islay's, and the pepper is not a typical spice I have encountered.

Tags

Whisky details

Distillery/Brand:

Talisker

Bottling:

Region:

Island

ABV:

45.8%

Colour:

Pale Straw

Talisker 10 Year old BBQ Reviewed on 2012-10-06T02:36:00 scoring 88/100 by Matthieu

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