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Spiral Talisker 10 Year Old

Talisker
10 Year Old
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Golden amber.
 
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Seaside air and smoke.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Apples, pears, dried grapes, heavier dose of smoke and spicy pepper.
 
Finish
Peated smoke that lingers with a nod towards malted barley.
Price:
$56.99
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Talisker 10 Year Old is adored for its smoky, black pepper, peaty and spicy flavor notes.

This Scotch is carefully distilled at Talisker distillery.

Based on 410 votes, the average rating for Talisker 10 Year Old is 7.9/10.

Top reviews for Talisker 10 Year Old:

— I love this. It's my absolute favourite. I have this at my home bar all the time.

— Such a distinct and unique flavour about it. Has a little bite at the back end that i find pleasant as well.

— So very balanced.

Talisker 10 Year Old

(0.75l, 45.8%)


7.9/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Talisker 10 Year Old
Jyrki
Jyrki,
I love this. It's my absolute favourite. I have this at my home bar all the time.
 
Jordan
Jordan,
Such a distinct and unique flavour about it. Has a little bite at the back end that i find pleasant as well.
 
Geoffrey
Geoffrey,
Love this!
 
GySgt
GySgt,
It is. very Smokey but smooth. I tend to shy from the really Smokey and this has a effect that is long and very aromatic
 
Andrew
Andrew,
Some peaty smell, but not taste. Neat it feels and tastes like a cheaper mezcal. Over ice is better, and brought out more flavor (still like a peaty mezcal). Adding a little water helped further balance the sharp alcohol bite and bring out the flavor.
 
Michihiro
Michihiro,
Bang for your buck this is the perfect balance of rich flavor at the right price point
 
guest
guest,
Strong, Smokey and a little sweet
 
guest
guest,
Lightly peated
 
Edward
Edward,
So very balanced.
 
Brian
Brian,
For me this is a great balance of smoke and sweetness with a great spicy finish that lingers with the smoke. One of my new favorites.
 
Dante
Dante,
This scotch is extremely smooth with strong smoky flavor. Once the smoke and peat flavor fades you’re left with a mouthful of salty molasses.
 
Kyle
Kyle,
I'm a big fan of smokey tasting scotch whisky and this one doesn't disappoint in that regard.
 
Bryan
Bryan,
Really to smokey for my taste.
 
Levi
Levi,
This is my go-to bar stock for Islays. Its pretty mellow on the smoke and the salt gives it a very nice flavor. My wife knows to ensure a new bottle appears before the last one empties. There are some special edition Islays I would gladly drink before this, but for the cost, this is hard to beat.
 
Garrett
Garrett,
Tastes like bandaids.
 
Simone
Simone,
My first smoky scotch. Not my favorite at the moment, but quite good.
 
James
James,
Fun! Challenging, earthy and leathery flavors, but fun if you know what you're getting yourself into. Smoke is there too!
 
James
James,
My first introduction to scotch was Talisker 10 years and what a great intro it was. This was the drink that got me into whisky and will always have a special place on my shelf. The right amount of roughness to help warm you up on a cold day.
 
Mark
Mark,
Very smokey. More medicinal on the nose. Leather and polish. Some lime and lemon on the palette. Some honey on the finish.
 
Susie
Susie,
Did not care for the taste
 
Dave
Dave,
Lovely. Lightly peated with salty and sweet notes that shine through
 
Benjamin
Benjamin,
Not for me, taste like iodine.
 
Caleb
Caleb,
First scotch I ever had and I fell in love with it right away
 
Renee
Renee,
Nice smoke with more sweet than the Skye. Also peppery like Skye with the aftertaste of salt.
 
Andrew
Andrew,
Some discredit this bottle as too loud and unbalanced, but I think it's strengths make up for that unruly volcanic nature. No spirit I've ever tried has as much body in the mouth; it is like it expanding into your whole mouth. The flavor is of course that intense peaty marine flavor with a bit of black pepper. Unforgettable.
 
Ryan
Ryan,
A distinctive malt, with brine competing for your attention as much as smoke. Thoroughly enjoyable.
 
Kevin
Kevin,
Magic in a bottle.
 
guest
guest,
Nose: Peat Smoke Phenols, Sea Salt, Iodine, Seaweed, Malt Barley Taste: Smoke, Sea Salt, White Pepper, Chilli Pepper, Slight Fruity Cask Influences of mostly Mediterranean Dried Fruits Finish: Medium to Long An extraordinary complexity for its age. Young age gives strength and peaty flavours. Tough and robust. Balanced. Almost a masterpiece. However its sharp edged flavours are not for everyone.
 
George
George,
Absolutely loved it, very smoke yet extremely smooth!
 
Marcus
Marcus,
My introduction to peaty whiskey. Definitely deep and complex. Harsh, but with enough flavor to back it up.
 
Bradley
Bradley,
Liked the nose But the finish was a bit harsh.
 
James
James,
Full, hearty and very smoky
 
Cody
Cody,
Best for the money, my go to scotch! Smokey and smooth
 
Aleksander
Aleksander,
smoky
 
Marvin
Marvin,
A little smoke but lots of rich flavor.
 
Benjamin
Benjamin,
Great!
 
Joseph
Joseph,
Strong initial bite but rich and deep flavor. Pairs well with red meat. Smoky on the nose, salted peat to the palate and rich sweet finish.
 
guest
guest,
A fantastic choice to drink by the sea on a summer night
 
Ron
Ron,
I know some long time scotch drinks that will swear by Talisker but for me the smoke just killed the enjoyment. It was like drinking a camp fire.
 
Daniel
Daniel,
As a fan of smoky whisky, I found this one very enjoyable. Smoky and peaty with a mildly sweet finish. Excellent.
 
Thomas
Thomas,
My all-time favorite, always. The top of the hill above the distillery is all peat bog (and a beautiful view!), so the dilute water adds an extra hit of peat.
 
guest
guest,
Smooth and accessible.
 
Mark
Mark,
Smoky, salty, smooth
 
Matt
Matt,
Talisker is my go to scotch. Such an amazing blend of smoke and peat and an essence of salt water.
 
Justin
Justin,
If you enjoy gargling with salt water and charcoal, Talisker is the Scotch for you and you can have it. I like it less than Lagavulin and that is saying something.
 
Marc
Marc,
This is my second bottle. From the first sip I was sold. The smokiness is the best I have tasted. Plan on enjoying it best when "Outlander" begins in September.
 
guest
guest,
Really great scotch that I enjoyed as a scotch novice. Love the peat and it reminds me to sip and enjoy.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
A little rough for my taste
 
guest
guest,
Nice, spicy, sweet, silt.
 
James
James,
Love the smokey smoothness of this dram. I would buy it again and again. I recommend this dram with a little water or an ice cube.
 
guest
guest,
Smokey and sublime. Not quite the impact of Lagavulin but delicious nonetheless.
 
Mariano
Mariano,
First trully whisky contact
 
guest
guest,
Liquid ash! In a good way.
 
007
007,
I love this scotch. Salty, peaty, and oh so good! Plus the Bond tie-in makes an even more tempting buy. Bond fan or not, this scotch is great!
 
Michael
Michael,
Honestly, one of the best scotch whiskeys I have ever tasted. The perfect balance of smokey, spicy, and sweet notes in one dram.
 
guest
guest,
My favourite. Nicely balanced with a great flavour.
 
guest
guest,
Wonderfully unique with a nice complexity for a 10 year.
 
guest
guest,
delicious
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Very smooth. Although I did enjoy the port ruighe much more. Has a sweet taste, followed by smoke, and then a little salt. It lingers for a while as well leaving a nice peaty taste.
 
guest
guest,
Great bang for the buck. My go to
 
Gary
Gary,
Salty, smoky, peaty, but all balanced
 
guest
guest,
Smoky, salty, wow a great one!
 
Andrew
Andrew,
If you're looking for a peaty and smokey scotch with a touch of sweetness this is it!
 
Will
Will,
One of my favorites, smoke and sea with a long finish. Perfect!
 
Denis
Denis,
Хороший сбалансированный вкус. Копчёностей в меру. Богатое послевкусие.
 
Steven
Steven,
The 10 can be a bit hot for some, but I'm in love!
 
guest
guest,
If you're big into Scotch this is one to put on your list.
 
Jay
Jay,
Good smoke. Took me a bit to find the salt, but it adds a nice flavor
 
Paul
Paul,
It was alright.
 
guest
guest,
Great, spicy and salty.
 
guest
guest,
Classic old school whisky. Big and bold. Agent 007's favorite dram. A great one indeed.
 
guest
guest,
Nice fruity body
 
guest
guest,
Smoky
 
guest
guest,
For me this is the archetype of the pepper flavor.
 
guest
guest,
Well priced, a little to ashy for my liking
 
Matthias
Matthias,
Rough like Sea... In a good way.
 
Grant
Grant,
Interesting and intriguing, well worth trying and will have it again
 
AARON
AARON,
Excellent
 
guest
guest,
Smokey , peat , sweet , perfect!
 
Brendan
Brendan,
By the sea. Salt smoke spice and fruit.
 
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