Talisker 8 Year Old 2009 Diageo Special Release 2018

Talisker remains very popular. And while this one is fairly young with its 8 years on first fill bourbon hogsheads (and not cheap with a price tag of 85 EUR), I’m sure it will fly off the shelves. But rightfully so, for this is a textbook Talisker and that is always good news.

The first thing that jumps out on the nose is the characteristic pepper on which Talisker seems to have a copyright. But the sea and some soft smoke are also represented. The difference with the classic Talisker? The fruit. I get some melon and mandarin next to some breakfast cereal. But oh, so good! And the fact that it is bottled a such a high ABV is a big plus. Powerful!

Ka-boom! A very feisty kick to the teeth! The ABV surely lets itself be felt. Yet I do not feel inclined to add water. Very sweet – more than I am used to from Talisker. Must be the first fill casks. Some nuts, a lot of citrus, some cereal and loads of pepper.

The finish, however, is very soft with a lot of sweetness and even some menthol at the death.

Yup, these will sell like cupcakes, but righfully so. Very good Talisker. Do not hesitate.

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