Talisker 10

Region: Isle of Skye

ABV: 45.8%

E150: Yes

Chill-filtered: Yes

Music: Jazz for a lazy day: Russel Gunn – Fly me to the moon

Container: Spiegelau Perfect Tasting Glass

Colour: Gold

Nose: Gentle smoke, black pepper, citrus, brine, apple caramel, melon, hint of vanilla.

Palate: Nice mouth feel, peat, lemon, black pepper, ginger, salty, touch of smokiness, slight bitter oak(not in a bad way).

Finish: Medium-long finish, salty, more black pepper, peat, slight earthiness.

Score: 84/100

One of my first peated whisky, some say it’s a gateway to Islay. Very nice non-medicinal smoke, lots of black pepper and sweet notes throughout, very nice mouth feel despite the chill filtering, well balanced well-made dram. Would love to try a CS version of this or the Talisker 57 North. Highly recommended to those who are looking into trying out peated single malts.