Talisker 18 Years 700ml

DESCRIPTION

From the Isle of Skye comes this Talisker single malt, which has spent 18 years in casks which previously held bourbon and sherry. A sweet and smoky malt, a must have for any Talisker fan. If you weren’t already convinced, this fabulous dram picked up the title Best Whisky in the World at the 2007 World Whiskies Awards too.

Vol: 700ml

Alc%: 45.80%

Brand: Talisker

Country: Scotland

Tasting note: 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.