Talisker 57º North

Talisker 1992 Distillers Edition

The Talisker Distillers Edition has been released on an almost yearly basis since 1997. It is always double matured, which basically means that it was recasked for a finish after the regular maturation. In this case, in an Amoroso sherry cask. The dram in front of me, clamouring to be tasted, is a distillate from 1992, bottled in 2005. The typical...

Score 87/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

This was one of the first ones that I sampled at the bar when I first began my single malt quest. My first impressions rated it as a 69 and "downright repusive". I heard that it was an aquired taste and I did not believe that at all. Then after ourchasing three heavily peated bottles and a few smoky ones, I gave Talisker 10 another try...

Score 84/100

Talisker Storm

I tried this new(ish) release at the Whisky Live 2013 Melbourne and was quite impressed. Decided to get a bottle the day after. Glass: Glencairn Just poured: Nose: Taking a whiff freshly poured from a fresh bottle and I detect rubber, medicine cabinet, the sea, not overpowering but like the tide, it ebbs and flows. Left in the glass and the rubber...

Score 72/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

I know that's a bold title to write about a malt which has been letting some of its fans down recently. However, not being a big Talisker drinker, I still must say that I've enjoyed this one a lot. Why the summary of whisky flavors? Read on! NOSE: fresh and very complex. A hint of soap, pickle juice, salty sea water, pepper, peat and a remote...

Score 89/100