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Talisker 57º North

Maple Smoked Bacon

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IReview by @IanABS94

27th May 2013

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Talisker 57º North
  • Nose
    22
  • Taste
    22
  • Finish
    23
  • Balance
    23
  • Overall
    90

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This is my first review so go easy

While nosing this whisky I instantly get the peat and smoke that defines Talisker. Right off that I get a slight sweet scent infused with the smoke. It instantly reminds me of maple syrup mixed with ginger. There is definitely a briny tinge to it, which reminds me of the Atlantic during a storm.

The palate is somewhat sweet on the tongue as you roll it around. After a couple seconds it opens up and the pepper, black and cayenne, hit your mouth in a turncoat flavour. The finish is as expected from a Talisker; it's smoky and leaves the mouth with a nice tingle.

I bought this at Duty Free and I wish I could get it domestically. It's a strong but phenomenal product which should be brought out during a chilly rainy night.

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6 comments

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IanABS94 commented

Title seems wrong, it was my initial thoughts and I had nowhere else to write it down at the moment. Beginner's mistake!

10 years ago 0

@Pudge72
Pudge72 commented

You can now get it in Ontario, though at $175, it's a ridiculous price. Enjoy the larger bottle, and very nice price, from the duty free while you can. Stock up if you've got the funds.

10 years ago 0

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IanABS94 commented

I just noticed it at the Ottawa LCBO the other day actually and was blown away by the price. It's certainly not something I can afford. It's quality but not worth $200.

10 years ago 0

@YakLord
YakLord commented

Certainly not worth the $175 that they're asking for...but maple smoked bacon works as the title. The LCBO's pricing of Cask Strength whiskies is a bit odd, as there are quality, aged cask strengths available for less than half of what they want for the 57' North.

As much as I want a bottle of this to replace the 200ml bottle that came as part of the Talisker Collection (now mysteriously vanished from the LCBO's shelves), I'll be picking it up elsewhere.

10 years ago 0

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Rigmorole commented

How old is this? I have a Talisker 18 that I bought for $70 in Phoenix AZ. I wish I had bought more bottles at that price!

10 years ago 0

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IanABS94 commented

There is no stated age on the bottle which is a shame.

10 years ago 0

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