121 Customer Reviews

• 5
  Chris 22 July

  One of my favourite whiskies ever. I am someone with a complete lack of creativity, and only started drinking scotch a couple of months ago. So as you might have expected very rarely does a whisky actually invoke imagery in me, but this does it and is the only one i have tasted so far to do so . As I drink it, it makes me think of eating freshly caught fish cooked over a wood fire, sitting on a cliff watching the waves crash against the rocks. The only word I can use to describe this whisky is magical. The aroma is sweet yet pleasantly smoky. The initial taste mostly consists of brine and peat smoke, but as you let the flavour develop in your mouth, it evolves into a lovely sweetness, with nice hints of wildflower. As you swallow it again evolves, bringing out pepper notes. This whisky may not be the smoothest out there, but all the flavours still harmonise perfectly, but in a way that each flavour gets its turn to shine, like an excellent orchestra. Whilst I probably wouldn't recommend this to someone who has never tried whisky before; to anyone who enjoys whisky at all, I cannot recommend this whisky enough.

• 2
  Martin 19 June

  Not too bad whisky unless you were lucky to know the older style bottling. It used to be my no. 1 dram, complex and a smoky punch in the teeth. But in current product I would not even recognize it is a Talisker, very sweet and tamed on palate with somehow artificial aftertaste. I am so sad to say goodbye to this distillery after so long-term relationship. Not to forget, I started chasing the 2000 - 2010 bottles in auctions which is the only way to taste the real Talisker as I know and love it.

• 4
  Anonymous 24 April

  great island scotch. love it

• 5
  Hanimo 19 April

  What else can be said? It's a truly excellent scotch. Remarkably complex, featuring a variety of great flavor contrasts. The smoke is there without being overpowering, and the taste is a vibrant combination of sweet malts, medicinal iodine, and a lingering brine accented by delightfully surprising pepper on the end. Talisker is one of the first scotches I distinctly remember enjoying, and it's a must try for any whisky enthusaist.

• 4
  TommyR 23 March

  definitely a salinity to this. the smokiness is the aspect which comes through most strongly, followed shortly by a blooming heat. the flavor profile here evokes rough & windswept rocky coast...

• 2
  JVHL 17 March

  Sadly, Jimvic73 is right. I’ve just bought and started a new bottle of Talisker 10. Not a hint of smoke, peat or brine – just Oloroso sherry. Smooth and very sweet, with flavours of raisins, toasted brown sugar and white pepper. If you like uncomplicated, heavily-sherried whisky, this might suit you - but It’s not what I was expecting and it’s not why I bought the stuff. If you’re looking for a smoky, peaty malt, then delete Talisker 10 from your shopping list.

• 3
  Jimvic73 21 February

  What has happened to the peaty aroma? I have been drinking this brand for over 50years very disappointed at the latest bottle. Why change a the taste?

• 1
  tkydln 20 February

  Worst whisky ever!!

• 5
  P 19 February

  I have only ever bought bourbon, however, after trying Talisker 10 at a bar recently i couldn't resist buying a bottle to have at home. Absolutely fantastic, especially if you like a smokey peat!

• 5
  Alex 14 February

  A salty and slightly fruity nose with medium peat, surprisingly sweet and very moorish. A long peppery finish. A superb whisky for a budget under ?40

• 5
  JPP 14 February

  Probably, cost/performance, my favorite whisky. It has the body and punch of the Laphroiag or Lagavulin in a more refined delivery with slightly less oak but more complex lingering notes. Just an absolutely brilliant achivement at this price point. Recommended for ANYONE.

• 5
  Anonymous 2 February

  I really enjoy the sweet yet smokey taste I only ever have just the one glass but savour every sip

• 3
  PeteSmoke 22 January

  I enjoy Storm more than the 10. There. I said it. Everything is here - that peppery kick, that coastal freshness, a very delicate amount of harmonious smoke...yet, I'm still missing something here that stops it from reaching it's potential. Very refined and layered, but I wouldn't buy another bottle. Storm isn't the most complex, but I enjoy the flavors more.

• 5
  Ger 20 January

  Smokey petey flavour, salty at the end but unbelievably tasty

• 5
  Thomas 17 January

  I just love this peaty, smokey and fruity Skye production with the peppery finish. It's one of my standbys.

• 5
  Paul 5 January

  A favourite of old! Renewed acquaintance after some time enjoying Islay malts. Back to my No. 1 choice.

• 5
  Lisa 26 December 2017

  Wonderful

• 5
  Peat Convert 6 December 2017

  I bought this whisky solely based on reviews and I must say that they were spot on. This is among the kings of single malts and you simply must try, nay, buy this whisky. You will not be disappointed. Superlative. Full marks.

• 5
  Stephen Parkinson 5 December 2017

  Unbelievably smooth with a flavour and fragrance that just makes you smile. My new favourite!! Drink straight.

• 5
  Idq52 28 November 2017

  My desert island whisky