Talisker 25 Year Old 70cl 45.8%

Description

A more subtle release from the weather battered Talikser distillery. After 25 years of maturing in oak barrels the striking nature of Talisker has been somewhat tamed but still with a full peppery bite.

Nose: Unreduced, a quiet nose, not hugely assertive, yet quite maritime. Fresh ship’s varnish. Faint nose prickle. Spicy, briny, with distant smoke.

Palate: At bottled strength, a gentle start, immediately building in intensity. Slow and sweet, then kicks in peppery and hot, with significant balancing bitterness and salt, and a little smoke.

Finish: Long, warming, slightly bitter and very drying, with a little smokiness.