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Talisker Port Ruighe

Talisker

Port Ruighe

(0.7l, 45.8%)


6.8/10
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"The king o' drinks, as I conceive it, Talisker."  
– Robert Louis Stevenson 

Talisker distillery was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskil at Carbost, on the the Isle of Skye. In all these years Talisker's distillation method has remained virtually the same, refusing to go with the flow of the industry, other than with the necessary health and safety improvements. As the only distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker's drams are quite idiosyncratic, defining an Island malt style that is their very own.

Port Ruighe is Talisker’s 2nd release bottled without an age statement (after Talisker Storm). Port Ruighe (pron. Portree, after the largest town on the Isle of Skye), was finished in Port casks after an initial ageing process in refilled American and European casks. The second maturation in Port casks gave it sweeter nuances that come greatly together with peated smoke. 

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  • Style
    Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Region
    Islands
  • Country
    United Kingdom, Scotland
  • Alcohol
    45.8%
  • Distillery
    Talisker
  • Bottler
    Talisker
  • Age
    No age Statement

Flavour Spiral™

About The Flavour Spiral

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port
smoky
white chocolate
raisin
sweet
orange
white pepper
berries
caramel
What does Talisker Port Ruighe taste like?

The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Talisker Port Ruighe and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.

We invented Flavour Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called a Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.

Tasting Notes
Appearance / Colour
Golden amber.

Smell / Nose / Aroma
Chocolate, turf, raisins, putty, Jaffa cake, orange pith, white chocolate.
 
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Berry fruit, peat, spongecake, damson jam, chocolate raisins, gingerbread, chilli. Increasingly smoky.

Finish 
Enormously chewable.

Flavour spiral
Port, smoky, white chocolate, raisin, sweet, orange, white pepper, berries, caramel.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Talisker Port Ruighe
Vicky
Vicky,
Very good!
Mike
Mike,
Clean and Clear. Woody finish.
Amyon
Amyon,
Warm and port!
K
K,
Jami
anonymous
anonymous,
Awesome peaty whisky, nice deep levels.
Jeff
Jeff,
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
B,
Smokey nose, and tastes like red hots and burnt sugar.
Stephen
Stephen,
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
KC,
Smooth, peaty, nice finish, clean, bitter nose. Taste is much better than the nose
Timothy
Timothy,
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
Justin,
Smoky, smooth, slight bite at the end like a JWalker but a lot cleaner
Clarence
Clarence,
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
Chris,
The flavor spiral is right on. Too sweet for me, however.
Ty
Ty,
Wonderful wonderful
Paul
Paul,
Smokey and delicious. Like I'm outdoors around a campfire surround by pine trees near a brook.
Robert
Robert,
Just love it
Jeff
Jeff,
One of the best whiskers
Steve
Steve,
A bit harsher than the other 2. Least favorite of the 3.
Michael
Michael,
A bit too peaty for me
Corey
Corey,
Peat is not my jam!
Matthew
Matthew,
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
Brett,
Smoke!!
Virgil
Virgil,
Need it!
Joe
Joe,
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
Ross,
Peaty, sweet finish, medium body. Less overbearing than some other Islays I've tried.
Zack
Zack,
Note worthy
Toby
Toby,
Talker had a very light hint of smoke that was delightful. Pleasant drink for a classy evening.
Robert
Robert,
An intriguingly complex blend of sweet and smokey.
Chris
Chris,
Enjoyable
Kevin
Kevin,
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
Brendan,
Strong smell aroma, burn the nose a bit. Smokey over takes the taste.
David
David,
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
Deja,
A little harsh but still pleasant.
Kyle
Kyle,
Interesting smell and smooth finish, I'm not a smokey fan so a little much for me.
Robbie
Robbie,
A smoother tasting Talisker but still packed with a nice richness.
James
James,
Great taste, full of flavor not to strong.
Lorenzo
Lorenzo,
Great scotch! Peaty with a touch of port sweet notes!
Carlos
Carlos,
The smell was fascinating but the after taste is a bit too smoky
John
John,
Of the three samples in our welcome box, this was our favorite.
Paul
Paul,
SImply put, exceptional whisky
Donald
Donald,
Not for me.
Mark
Mark,
Smoky but a weird aftertaste
Kevin
Kevin,
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
Don,
Not bad. Decent flavor. I would drink this Scotch again.
Jeff
Jeff,
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.
anonymous
anonymous,
It's like S'mores over a campfire.
Michael
Michael,
The best out of all three! Silky smooth, Very Smokey, tasted Caramel and Pepper. Slightly Sweet. Extremely Nice!
Jody
Jody,
Complex taste with a lot of depth in flavors. A wonderful way to relax. Feels like home.
Michael
Michael,
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
Isaac,
Good. Has a lot of good flavor.
Brenton
Brenton,
A wonderful Talisker. Perfect blend of peat and bite. I can't wait for my next bottle.
Uri
Uri,
If Smokey the Bear made scotch, this would be it. If this is what alcohol was, I'd give up on drinking.
Derek
Derek,
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
Michael,
The smoke and spice almost overpower the other notes, but in a pleasant way.
Benjamin
Benjamin,
Very smoky, you can taste the chocolate and raisin. The taste took me by surprise but I enjoyed it.
David
David,
Surprisingly flavorful, spicy and sweet. Quick finish.
William
William,
Excellent. My favorite of the box.
Scott
Scott,
Smoky and sweet
anonymous
anonymous,
Er ist sehr gut und rauchig. Ein Genus ohne gleichen!
Andrew
Andrew,
Warm and round, with a very unique and complex sweetness. A good whiskey to intrigue the senses.
Michael
Michael,
Incredible
DeNiro
DeNiro,
A smooth and Smokey flavor with a clean finish.
Dylan
Dylan,
Heavier on the smokey side as far as aroma and initial palate. Finishes sweet with a smokey linger.
Otniel
Otniel,
Very complex taste. Enjoyed every sip
Sam
Sam,
Manly! Smoky, a touch of raisin and sweetness. Potent!
Hans
Hans,
Yum
anonymous
anonymous,
Sh shahs
Daniel
Daniel,
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
David,
Interesting taste, actually not sure how I feel about it yet. Very earthy and sharp, hits some very powerful taste buds
Anthony
Anthony,
EXCELLENT!! I really loved it
Dan
Dan,
Smokey, slightly sweet with a light mouth-feel.
John
John,
Smokey. Long after taste. I enjoyed it.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey,
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.
anonymous
anonymous,
One of my favourite drams from Talisker. A nice range on the nose and palate with a lingering sweetness.
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