Talisker 1988 Distillers Edition 1 litre

Talisker Skye

Amazingly, I got this 1L bottle of the new Talisker expression for absolutely nothing. See, a friend of my girlfriend's was travelling in Europe, and I guess he owed her a favour - she asked him to find this bottle for me, and when he did, he gave it to her for free. Which she then gave to me (don't worry, I saved them both huge samples). I am a...

Score 89/100

Talisker Storm

At Gourmet Experience Callao, date is Jan 12, 2015. A lemon yellow pour with a golden cast. Aroma is rather low: some sweet scents (the likes of cinnamon and caramel) on the fore, a hint of grapefruit and cedarwood on the back. Period. Way too light despite the nice ABV. Midpalate is almost plain, just a tinge of umami to (barely) wake up one or...

Score 46/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

The family are all out, so I sat down to watch an episode of Black Sails - a series set in the age of pirates. As I nursed my glass of Talisker 10 I could smell the tared ropes on the ships in the sun, I could taste the salt on my lips... Enough of the dramatics. I have a soft spot for Talisker 10 - so for my first ever review, here are some of my...

Score 85/100

Talisker 57º North

Many good folk on here recommended this and I was hesitant. Thanks to @victor and many others for convincing me to take the plunge! Bottle has been open about 7 weeks with over two thirds left. Nose - Surprisingly soft on the alcohol for its strength. This can easily be drunk neat. Dense, toffee'd malt with cracked black pepper, iodine,...

Score 91/100