Talisker 25 year old 2004 release

Brand
Talisker
Age
25 years old
Whisky type
Single Malt
Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Origin
Island, Scotland
Year launched/bottled
2004
Limited edition
30,000 bottles
ABV.
57.80%
Source
Diageo
In collection
2×

Review by Talisker

Colour

Bright olive gold.

Nose

Nose drying. Seaweed and old oranges, with smoke in the distance and some chalk. Surprisingly fruity and juicy, although with clear Talisker identity. With water almost soapy, a waxy sweetness. Smoke still present, but now more fragrant.

Palate

Sweet and meek to start, with some acidity and saltiness. Extraordinary flavour development. Becomes dry, stony, minerally, dusty, toasty. Ground white pepper. Chillis.

Finish

Medium to long, slightly bitter, drying finish with a warming effect. Vegetal. "Fades to an empty beach".

Note

Bright olive gold in colour. Firm in body, slippery-smooth. One of the most distinctive malts in an individualistic expression. "A classic Talisker with a chilli kick like a mule".

Source: Diageo