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Talisker 2012 8 Year Old Special Release 2021 59.7% 70cl Single Malt Whisky
A cask strength 8 year old Talisker bottled as part of the Diageo 2021 Special Releases, that really shows this Isle of Skye malt in all its bold, smoky, briney glory.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose The mild nose-feel gives little hint of the furious spirit soon to emerge. The top notes are sweet and maritime, an early cereal hint of porridge oats rapidly giving way to more cleansing and maritime aromas that suggest briny seaweed, crystal salt and iodine, on a base of mountain smoke. A drop of water softens things, increasing the maritime character.
Palate A soft, oily texture and a big taste smoothly take control almost perfumed at first yet salty and lightly sweet throughout, wonderfully peaty and smoky from the specially selected casks, this fiery sea monster has a full-on peppery catch to savour late on. Water rounds it, adding a peppery prickle across the tongue, while the profile is similar overall.
Finish Long, warming and persistent, finishing smoky, with lingering smoky malt in the aftertaste. Even better with a dash of water.
