Name: Talisker Port Ruighe
Brand: Talisker
Rating: 6.9 (111 reviews)

Uros, Jan 16, 2019

Top shelf tipple at an affordable price. If you like sherry/Madeira tinged Scotch with a dash of smoke this one is quite a catch, especially at the price point!

Daniel, Nov 21, 2018

It's a bit aggressive for my tastes. I'm a bourbon guy who is trying to branch out into scotch, and this is not a beginner level single malt. It mellowed out as I let it sit, and I enjoyed it much more towards the end. I'm not refined or savvy enough to get into the hints of blah blah blah on the nose/pallet, but there is a definite port kick from the barrel it ages in, which gives you that raisin-y sweetness up front. I thought it had a nice smokiness to it as well.

Ryan, Nov 6, 2018

Ok I just finished my sample of Talisker and here’s my thoughts. My first tasting was confusing and a little unpleasant. I thought the smoke was over powering and it was an but harsh. I set it down and walked away for a few days but kept thinking about it poured a second dram and kinda loved it! The smoke was defiantly distinct but not as harsh, almost pleasant in an abrupt way. Nosing was great, I defiantly picked up the raisins and a floral note. Tasting was actually smooth and the port sweetness was there and on the finish is when it all hits you at once. Seemed a little over the top but then I actually found myself wanting more. I’m not sure if I can expect this from all Talisker but I will defiantly try a full bottle to go along with my Burbon.

Nathan, Oct 21, 2018

The port really threw off my inexperienced palate. Wasn’t a fan. It did, however, go quite well with the cigar I paired it with which was the Ezra Zion 1611 which is all Nicaraguan corojo visos and ligeros wrapped up in a 7 yr aged Mexican San Andres. It really amped up the sweetness of the scotch and in trade amplified the richness of that wrapper.

Victor, Oct 16, 2018

Sweet and Smokey. Decent but not quite my cup of tea, or rather scotch. The smoke flavor overpowers everything and takes away from any other flavors

Cody, Oct 5, 2018

Smoke flavor kinda distracts you from any other flavors. Not going to be added to my liquor cabinet but decent drink

Dyann, Sep 28, 2018

What an amazing gift from the Isle of Sky, sexy sweet heavy smoke pleasure to sip in the night. Such a masculine flavor to tame one dram at a time.

AJ, Sep 28, 2018

Harsh, taste of an industrial cleaner.

Christopher, Sep 27, 2018

A smooth start with slow burn and touch of smoke. One of the smoothest I’ve tasted

Dyann, Sep 26, 2018

What an amazing gift from the Isle of Sky, sexy sweet heavy smoke pleasure to sip in the night. Such a masculine flavor to tame one dram at a time.

Kevin, Sep 7, 2018

Almost too much smoke, but what really stuck out was he almost antiseptic taste and kind of dusty aftertaste. This is the one I like least of all I’ve tried.

Joshua, Sep 3, 2018

Smokey, then sweet, with peppery finish.

Robert, Aug 17, 2018

Taste the port. I like it.

Monica, Aug 12, 2018

While this is a very lively single malt (and I do enjoy lively), it was too smoky for my taste. I find smoky can overwhelm all of the other flavors for me.

Steven, Jul 30, 2018

Not a big smokiness fan I feel it detracts from the other notes. Sweetness of the port casting is nice. Very drinkable.

Brett, Jul 20, 2018

Not too shabby. The smokiness definitely came through. The sweetness of the port was a nice flavor too but seemed more on the smoke side.

Tristan, Jul 12, 2018

Getting soft notes of juicy black cherries and smoke. The palate shows white chocolate and orange peel with zest that hangs on the finish. It’s a very decent dessert Scotch, but not a personal favorite of mine. And it certainly doesn’t come close to the original Talisker!

Matt, Jul 11, 2018

Smoky with a sweet richness.

Gordon, May 23, 2018

Wow, this is one of my favorites. Smooooooothhhh. Port flavors are strong off the start and stay throughout. Peat and smoke linger in the background at first but slowly come out to finish off the taste. If anything, the port, smoke and peat dominate to the detriment of any other flavors. But overall, a keeper and I will be adding this to my bar.

Brian, May 16, 2018

Too peaty for my taste.

William, May 14, 2018

Love it, very smooth and easy to drink...

Jeremy, May 5, 2018

Very good. Favorite of the 3 in this Flavours of Scotch tasting. Smells good. Looks good. Tastes good. Almost more or a hickory than peat smokiness. Reminds me of an older 70s style home with golden/orange shag carpets. We love it. Deserves the 8 stars.

guest, Apr 29, 2018

rates up there with the best ...the bottle says “made by the sea” they mean it literally as it smells like the sea and tastes like the finest oysters

Gerry, Apr 27, 2018

Tasted like wet cardboard

Brita, Apr 21, 2018

I like the light pear and the Smokey notes. Very nice.

Joshua, Mar 25, 2018

Aroma smells of ocean air and smoke. It hits your palate dry with the smoke flavor and port. Once the alcohol burns off, it becomes soft and sweet. But that smoke, which isn't that strong, is distracting enough that I cant really focus on the more hidden notes of this scotch. Once I'm half way through the sample, I realize that the aroma has changed as my palate is saturated with its contents. Now it smells like fine leather, almost. This is more of an aromatic experience than a tasting experience for me. Maybe my focus is off tonight.

Dave, Mar 18, 2018

Not a fan. The smoke flavor overpowers everything and the finish is pure pepper (in a bad way)

Anthony, Mar 11, 2018

Raisins and smoke, and smoke that lasts and lasts. When it finally eases out of smoke, left with a faint raisin/port afterglow. Really nice

David, Feb 9, 2018

Possibly one of my favorite scotches to date! A warm, mellow nose with hints of raisin, sweet wine, sea spray and smoke. This is followed up by a first mouthfeel that is balanced and creamy with a sweet and salty taste. The full palate explodes with cake, cherries, raisins, honey and a mild smokey overtone followed by a long and pleasant finish. Complex, rich, balanced and clean. If you enjoy typical highland/speyside flavors and/or sherry cask whiskys, this port-fill is a tremendous addition to your cabinet.

Michael, Feb 7, 2018

This is a very nice dram and a complex flavor - the front end is a tad overpowered by the raisin but not too much - the finish is where this scotch brings it home - the orange and white pepper combine with the caramel to leave you wanting more.

Matthew, Feb 1, 2018

I experienced that this had a medicine aftertaste, and a very light flavor. The benefit is that it had low burn, but it is without any question not a drink for me

David, Jan 30, 2018

Evokes a taste that is equal parts Islay and Speyside. Not so much peat, earth, and smoke as a Laphroaig and not as much fruit, chocolate, sweets as a Macallan. Something a fence sitter may enjoy.

Anthony, Dec 26, 2017

nose: white chocolate, brine, soft and creamy, smoke, orange pith, soft/subtle sherry notes palate: creamy body, sweet, some chocolate finish: long finish, milk chocolate transitions into cocoa and into dark hot chocolate, some mild orange pith, mild spice overall: really, really enjoyable drink with complex flavors. easy to drink and delicous. plain and simple

Christine, Dec 14, 2017

A nice twist on peat and smoke - more emphasis on chocolate notes and other flavors while still reminding you of an Islay malt.

Guillermo, Dec 13, 2017

It’s OK. Not sure if I would get a bottle.

Anne, Nov 12, 2017

Rich but not peaty, smoky without being overbearing, rounded and complex enough to keep one interested.

Logan, Aug 19, 2017

For someone that doesn't like a ton of smoke, I found this to be very smoke forward, but still well balanced and enjoyable.

Vicky, Jul 30, 2017

Very good!

Mike, Jul 27, 2017

Clean and Clear. Woody finish.

Amyon, Jun 26, 2017

Warm and port!

K, Feb 20, 2017

Jami

guest, Feb 16, 2017

Awesome peaty whisky, nice deep levels.

Jeff, Jan 8, 2017

I very much enjoyed this. Distinctly different from other Talisker expressions (10, Storm, Distiller's Edition), largely because of the high level of port notes, yet so definitely still Talisker from the baseline caramel/pepper/smoke character. I would love to get my hands on more of this, but alas, that does not seem likely. Thank you, Flaviar, for the opportunity to try some excellent and unique whisky.

B, Dec 8, 2016

Smokey nose, and tastes like red hots and burnt sugar.

Stephen, Nov 27, 2016

As soon as I got a whiff of that smoke, I thought Johnny Walker. Once I tasted it, I knew it was leagues better than JW.

KC, Oct 16, 2016

Smooth, peaty, nice finish, clean, bitter nose. Taste is much better than the nose

Timothy, Oct 13, 2016

I'm a bourbon fan and my friends have no idea why I haven't tried this type of whiskey. I gave it a try and its just not my bag. Perhaps later in life I'll develop a taste for it. I'm just glad I was able to save the money I would have spent on a expensive bottle of scotch for some really nice bourbon.

Justin, Oct 1, 2016

Smoky, smooth, slight bite at the end like a JWalker but a lot cleaner

Clarence, Sep 30, 2016

Smoky sweet finish... Takes a couple of drams to get the pallet to settle down and enjoy the flavor notes, for a die hard Bourbon sipper.

Chris, Sep 20, 2016

The flavor spiral is right on. Too sweet for me, however.

Ty, Aug 31, 2016

Wonderful wonderful

Paul, Aug 25, 2016

Smokey and delicious. Like I'm outdoors around a campfire surround by pine trees near a brook.

Robert, Aug 18, 2016

Just love it

Jeff, Aug 17, 2016

One of the best whiskers

Steve, Aug 17, 2016

A bit harsher than the other 2. Least favorite of the 3.

Michael, Aug 14, 2016

A bit too peaty for me

Corey, Aug 12, 2016

Peat is not my jam!

Matthew, Aug 11, 2016

Prior to receiving the Welcome Box, I had picked up a bottle of the Talisker 10 and to be honest, I could not detect much difference between the 10yr and the Port Ruighe, which is a shame because where the taste is perfect for that "middle-of-a-camp-fire" kind of feel, but that's not the taste I'm looking for in Scotch anymore.

Brett, Aug 11, 2016

Smoke!!

Virgil, Aug 6, 2016

Need it!

Joe, Aug 5, 2016

Oh yeah! That's the stuff! As I tasted it I loved the complex flavors and smell. I will be putting that in my personal stash to share only with special friends on very special occasions.

Ross, Aug 3, 2016

Peaty, sweet finish, medium body. Less overbearing than some other Islays I've tried.

Zack, Aug 1, 2016

Note worthy

Toby, Jul 28, 2016

Talker had a very light hint of smoke that was delightful. Pleasant drink for a classy evening.

Robert, Jul 26, 2016

An intriguingly complex blend of sweet and smokey.

Chris, Jul 25, 2016

Enjoyable

Kevin, Jul 25, 2016

Smoky, raisin nose. Copper/rose gold color. Smooth on the palette, everything you see on the tasting wheel. Orange, raisin, caramel, port wine are all here and in harmony, bound by sublime smoke. Finish is a more intense version of the taste, slightly sweeter and smokier. Not to be missed.

Brendan, Jul 24, 2016

Strong smell aroma, burn the nose a bit. Smokey over takes the taste.

David, Jul 24, 2016

Most complex in the set. Chocolate dominates but there is SO much depth - almost too much. Great choice if it's the only drink of the evening and enjoyed slowly.

Deja, Jul 21, 2016

A little harsh but still pleasant.

Kyle, Jul 18, 2016

Interesting smell and smooth finish, I'm not a smokey fan so a little much for me.

Robbie, Jul 18, 2016

A smoother tasting Talisker but still packed with a nice richness.

James, Jul 15, 2016

Great taste, full of flavor not to strong.

Lorenzo, Jul 11, 2016

Great scotch! Peaty with a touch of port sweet notes!

Carlos, Jul 10, 2016

The smell was fascinating but the after taste is a bit too smoky

John, Jul 10, 2016

Of the three samples in our welcome box, this was our favorite.

Paul, Jul 9, 2016

SImply put, exceptional whisky

Donald, Jul 8, 2016

Not for me.

Mark, Jul 7, 2016

Smoky but a weird aftertaste

Kevin, Jul 7, 2016

The aroma is amazing with black cherry, plum, and smokey cask. As it roll off your tounge, the finish was long lasting. It is a true pleasure to enjoy this scotch.

Don, Jul 6, 2016

Not bad. Decent flavor. I would drink this Scotch again.

Jeff, Jul 6, 2016

As a Talisker fan, it's an excellent dram. Complex smooth and easy to enjoy on the deck. Just wish I could find a bottle.

Aaron, Jul 4, 2016

It's like S'mores over a campfire.

Michael, Jul 3, 2016

The best out of all three! Silky smooth, Very Smokey, tasted Caramel and Pepper. Slightly Sweet. Extremely Nice!

Jody, Jun 26, 2016

Complex taste with a lot of depth in flavors. A wonderful way to relax. Feels like home.

Michael, Jun 25, 2016

I've never considered myself a scotch man, but this has turned my opinion. It's smokey and warm and delicious. I'm impressed!

Isaac, Jun 24, 2016

Good. Has a lot of good flavor.

Brenton, Jun 24, 2016

A wonderful Talisker. Perfect blend of peat and bite. I can't wait for my next bottle.

Uri, Jun 24, 2016

If Smokey the Bear made scotch, this would be it. If this is what alcohol was, I'd give up on drinking.

Derek, Jun 19, 2016

Extremely smooth and rich in flavor. It has a subtle creaminess and buttery feel in the mouth, despite the smokiness. Overall a delicious drink overall.

Michael, Jun 16, 2016

The smoke and spice almost overpower the other notes, but in a pleasant way.

Benjamin, Jun 13, 2016

Very smoky, you can taste the chocolate and raisin. The taste took me by surprise but I enjoyed it.

David, Jun 11, 2016

Surprisingly flavorful, spicy and sweet. Quick finish.

William, Jun 9, 2016

Excellent. My favorite of the box.

Scott, Jun 9, 2016

Smoky and sweet

guest, Jun 7, 2016

Er ist sehr gut und rauchig. Ein Genus ohne gleichen!

Andrew, Jun 6, 2016

Warm and round, with a very unique and complex sweetness. A good whiskey to intrigue the senses.

Michael, Jun 4, 2016

Incredible

DeNiro, Jun 2, 2016

A smooth and Smokey flavor with a clean finish.

Dylan, Jun 2, 2016

Heavier on the smokey side as far as aroma and initial palate. Finishes sweet with a smokey linger.

Otniel, Jun 1, 2016

Very complex taste. Enjoyed every sip

Sam, May 29, 2016

Manly! Smoky, a touch of raisin and sweetness. Potent!

Hans, May 25, 2016

Yum

guest, May 25, 2016

Sh shahs

Daniel, May 23, 2016

Very nice smoky flavor. I could see this being a good choice on a cool fall evening by the bonfire or by the hearth on a cold winter night. Very different from what little I know of scotch, being more of a bourbon man, this hits the right spots on my palette.

David, May 22, 2016

Interesting taste, actually not sure how I feel about it yet. Very earthy and sharp, hits some very powerful taste buds

Anthony, May 14, 2016

EXCELLENT!! I really loved it

Daniel, May 13, 2016

Smokey, slightly sweet with a light mouth-feel.

John, May 12, 2016

Smokey. Long after taste. I enjoyed it.

Jeffrey, Apr 27, 2016

As this is an early taste test for me as I'm relatively inexperienced with whiskey; it was a fantastic experience. The smoked peat created a wonder profile that did not overwhelm, but still gave you a full flavor profile that was all around wonderful.