Talisker

Maturing first in American and European oak, and then finished in Amoroso seasoned re-charred American oak. Fresh sea air and seaweed are the intial notes on the nose, which develop into smoke and sultana notes. The palate is oily, with salty, peppery, smoke, and sweet dates, with an uplifiting chilli note. The finish is long, lingering and drying, with smoke and cocoa.

This whisky from Talisker is a combination of toasted and refill American oak casks and has been bottled at 45.8%. It has gentle smoky notes, brininess and uplifting burst of citrus.

From highland distillery Talisker, this 11 year old whisky has been maturing initially in American Oak ex-bourbon first fill casks and then finished in refill and wine seasoned casks. The nose offers subtly salty notes with a beach bonfire smokiness. The palate has notes of sweetness, smoky spices, brininess with orchard fruits.

This is the same reliable Talisker of old in a rather smart new bit of packaging. The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker produces a unique style of whisky, half way between a gentle, salty, smoky West Highland malt and something smokier from Islay. Robust and punchy, peat plays a leading role on the nose, backed up with honey, leather and spice and a touch of chili-pepper heat.