March 13, 2009
Review: Talisker 10 Year
This is one of my all time favorites. One of my favorite four, the other three I will cover in later reviews.
Talisker 10 Year is one of the best scotches in the world at any price. It is the only single malt scotch from the Isle of Skye. Talisker has been in production since 1830 with a few rough patches in the middle. They also offer other editions as high as 30 years. Those other offerings are hard to find and rather expensive. The 10 year offering is the most common and possibly the best.
Talisker 10 year is extremely smooth and easy to drink, very light to the nose. It has a light smell of peat, sweetness, and blackberry. Very light taste with a peat start, barely sweet hint of pear dissolving into a slightly spicy middle, and a short dry finish.
Talisker 10 year is around $68 for 750ml. 45.8% alcohol. Bar prices range from $14 to $20. Order this one neat in a rocks glass or in a sniffer. Most higher end bars will have this one. Easy to find at any liquor store.
For your next special occasion or looking for a new to scotch and not sure what to try, Talisker 10 year is well worth exploring.
Enjoy,
D
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