Talisker The Distiller's Edition Amoroso Sherry

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Bitter chocolate and fudge pralines. Toasted nuts with late salt and pepper. Palate Astonishingly toffeeish, then toasty. The distracting richness of these flavours introduces a shock of contrast when the seaweed and characteristic volcanic flavours suddenly erupt. Finish An explosion in a gale. Comment Sensational (both literally and figuratively).

Doug McIvor Nose Sulphury, deep and honeyed with a peppery character and traces of wet labrador. Palate Bursting with prickling sweetness and teasingly reticent to subside. Eventually the pepperiness allows an infusion of soft peatiness to infiltrate. Finish Gently and soothingly fades with all characteristic intact. Comment Talisker bigger though slightly calmer than ever. And rather more-ish.