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Talisker 10 Year Old

Hot Pepper and Tangy Smoke!

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@jwiseReview by @jwise

29th Jan 2011

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I have only tasted Talisker 10yr once before, but that was at a cigar bar after a dram or two, so it wasn't really a fair taste. I stumbled across a Talisker three pack of 20cl bottles: 10yr, '93 Distiller's Edition, and 18yr. I am really excited about tasting these whiskies, as Talisker is a real crowd favorite.

Talisker 10yr is bottled at 45.8% ABV.

Nose: Lots of smoke and sea air, mixed with a little seaweed and brine. There is a bit of a tangy fruit aroma, like an unripe pear, or unripe green grapes.

Palate: Very engaging mouth feel, with plenty of peppery spice and tanginess. A bit of sea salt as well.

Finish: Long finish with lots of hot pepper. Plenty of tangy smoke coming out.

This is very tasty. The tanginess is pretty powerful, bringing in a great flavor to balance the pepper and smoke. The going rate for Talisker 10yr around here is $60, and I would say that even though $60 is a bit high for a 10yr, this one is well worth the going rate.

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2 comments

@jdcook
jdcook commented

This is a sentimental favorite of mine, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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@HP12
HP12 commented

Had a wee tibble at a Scotch bar yesterday and bought a bottle on the way home. $63 on sale from normal $70 at our monopoly state bev. store. Worth the couple extra bucks.

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