Talisker 18 Year old

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Talisker 18 Year old
Single Island Malt Scotch Whisky
'BEST SINGLE MALT WHISKY IN THE WORLD 2007'

World Whiskies Awards

One of our favourite malts and probably the best distillery bottling of 2004. Recently named 'Best Single Malt Whisky in the World' by a panel of experts, this is a great whisky at a great price.


£45.49 inc. VAT (£38.72 ex. VAT)

 


 
More Details:
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Age: 18 years old
Bottling Date: 2004
Strength: 45.8%
Bottle Size: 70cl
 
Customer Reviews:

Posted on 12 Jun 2007 :

excellent bottling


Posted on 23 Sep 2007 :

possible expiry date of such whiskeys if any

Posted on 05 Oct 2007 :

First Scotch I have had a chance to explore and enjoy. Peat is very present on the nose with some medicinal aromas A salty characteristic is detectable. Astringent woody notes and I REALLY like Producer's flavor description of: the smokiness of an un-struck match! Posted By: Joe Henzler


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Brand Info:
Talisker
www.malts.com

Talisker Distillery
“Famously distinctive Island malt. From the western Scottish island of Skye. I believe that the volcanic rock of Skye contributes to the pungent aroma; peppery flavour; and big finish. Unusual still design may add a further dimension.” Michael Jackson, whisky writer and expert. On the shores of Loch Harport, the village of Carbost is home to Skye’s only distillery producing a wonderfully powerful and award-winning Island malt bottled at above average strength.Talisker's™ soft, peaty process water is drawn from twenty-one underground springs that rise from Hawk Hill (Cnoc nan Speirag) beside the distillery. These same springs have fed Talisker from the beginning. As its name suggests, the hill is home to birds of prey, usually including Peregrines.

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Tasting Notes:

Producer's Tasting Notes

Appearance: Amber.

Nose: Rich and fruity – Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel – with some butterscotch or rum toffee and a thread of smoke behind. The smoke soon advances into the foreground and the toffee note is joined by a light mintiness. With water maritime characteristics emerge – dry boat varnish, edible seaweed. Still sweet; now with notes of iodine and the smokiness of an un-struck match.
 
Body: Full. Pleasant, smooth.

Palate: Sweet in front, then more assertive, with a whiff of smoke. The overall effect is warming. The development is towards smoke, coal-tar and toffee.

Finish: Medium length. Talisker’s™ characteristic chilli ‘catch’ in the finish is subtly present in the aftertaste.


Tasting notes by Annabel Meikle

Baked orange pudding sprinkled with cinnamon, pomanders and a trace of manila envelope. A silky mouth feel and develops into richer orange marmalade with burnt edges.

[These notes are reproduced from Whisky Magazine's World Whisky Awards]


Tasting Notes by Dominic Roskrow

Toffee and rich peat smoke on the nose. The alcohol bite on the palate gives way to rich sweet peat smoke, some sea notes and plenty of peppery spice. Nicely rounded and complete. Some wood, too, suggesting its age. Like chewing honeycomb and smoky bacon at the same time. Long, spicy and peaty finish. Whisky doesn’t get much finer than this.

[These notes are reproduced from Whisky Magazine's World Whisky Awards]


Tasting Notes by Dave Broom

Elegant with fascinating balance between smoke and subtle sweet fruit. Ever changing in the glass and on the palate. Gentle waves of flavour, superb balance and a classic peppery finish. Seamless.

[These notes are reproduced from Whisky Magazine's World Whisky Awards]



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