| ABV |
45.8% |
|---|---|
| Aging |
11 Years; Ex-bourbon finished in Amaroso Sherry Casks |
| Recipe |
100% Malted Barley |
| Distiller | Talisker (Carbost, Scotland) |
This is similar to the standard Talisker 10, but with a finishing period in Amaroso Sherry Casks - similar to Oloroso but sweeter - providing another different look at the spirit of Talisker.
Review (2015)
Batch: N/A
Bottling Code: L4266C2000 07011707
Bottling Date: 2014
Creamy almond strikes me at first - but with many other things at play: smoke (of course!), vanilla, gooseberries, white grape, sultana raisins, cooked apples, cinnamon, and the lightest touch of sherry in the background – though I’m not sure I would have noticed it if I hadn’t gone looking for it. The light tannins balance out this whisky well and provide a lot more nice structure to the whisky. A good bit of complexity and subtlety playing into the mix for this one. The finish comes out with a fair bit of creaminess which fits well into all the subtlety, yet it is still a bit dry…very nice.
Highly Recommended (48% of all whiskies I’ve reviewed to date get this recommendation or higher).
Value: Average, at $120.