Talisker 25 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 64 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Heather honey with smoke underneath. Salty again but everything softened by oak. Wet sails, oilskins, cough sweets, bitter orange peel, white peppercorn and Lochaber smoked cheese. Mature and rich. Complex. Palate Multifaceted, rounded and harmonious. Smoke is there but also a dense savoury fruitiness. Great balance. Finish Elegant and long with a little pepper. Comment Bold, subtle, sweet yet smoky. Class.

Arthur Motley Nose Melon and sweetened, stewed rhubarb. Dark chocolate sauce, roast hazelnuts and some Dettol medicinal notes. Palate More of that chocolate, some quite astringent tannins and chilli spice. Finish Brooding smoke and a little salty chlorine. Possibly a light soapiness too. Comment Certainly complex, and a phenolic element that wove slyly in and out of what was a coastal experience.