Talisker 1957 100 Proof Gordon & Macphail

Talisker 10 Year Old

I remember when I first opened my Talisker 10 a few months back. I hadn’t planned on buying it, but it was on sale for about $34 so I grabbed it on a whim. I was quite excited to try it, then quite disappointed after doing so. I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. It was nice, but seemingly nothing to write home about. BUT… there was something...

Score 89/100

Talisker Dark Storm

I'm working from home on a Friday afternoon, so thought I'd take a break for a little review. I'm on the last heel of a 1L bottle of Talisker Dark Storm, purchased at auction some months ago but otherwise only available at duty free. I presume that this is basically Talisker Storm (both are NAS) matured in heavily charred casks. I have a bottle of...

Score 86/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

I decided to leave Speyside for the Isle of Skye, and quickly realized I was in for a very different experience. Talisker 10 has a very sweet and spicy nose. Oranges, cinnamon, and a very sea-like element instantly become apparent in the nose. The palate itself is an explosion of pepper, peat, smoke and cinnamon, followed by a finish of even...

Score 75/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

Talisker is one of my favorite distilleries and the ten year old is literally one of the reasons why. The smooth nose on this island malt is a thing of beauty. Light, fresh and delicate it first permeates your nostrils with a gorgeous lemon tart on a bed of sponge cake. Stuck to the buttery surface of the sponge cake are chopped nuts and the most...

Score 94/100