Talisker 10 Year Old 1L

Talisker 175th Anniversary

Talisker distillery is the only distillery on the Isle of Skye and was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, sons of the local doctor. It was rebuilt between 1880 and 1887, and was extended in 1900. In 1925 the distillery was acquired by the Distillers Company Ltd and today is part of Diageo. In 1972 the stills were converted to steam...

Score 87/100

Talisker 1957 Sherry Cask

Talisker is a great whisky and to be honest, when my buddy told me he had a bottle of Talisker 1957, I turned green with envy. But I should have known better. When he next visited me, my friend had brought a sample. This beautiful bronze Talisker is truly liquid history. Now all I have to do is try it without falling into the trap that is the...

Score 92/100

Talisker 2004 Distillery Only Special Vatting

This bottle has become quite rare. It is a special vatting that was available only at the distillery as of 2004. Only 350 bottles were released at the almost unique (for Talisker) strength of 60% ABV. The nose is very clean, but also quite austere. Loads of maritime elements. Shells, snails, rocky beach, fish oil and a hint of lemon juice. Peat,...

Score 89/100

Talisker 57º North

Talisker 57 Degrees North is bottled at an ABV to match the latitude of the distillery on the Isle of Skye. At this ABV the whisky is at "Special Strength", not precisely at Cask Strength, but is most likely at very close to Cask Strength. The reviewed bottle was opened November 22, 2012, and now only 1/4 remains. Tasting notes are from...

Score 95/100