Talisker Skye
(0.7l, 45.8%)
The Mellow Talisker.
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.
Talisker Skye, named after the island on which the distillery is situated, takes the typically heavily peated and sweet currents of Talisker and mellows them out. It was released in early 2015 and has been matured in American and toasted oak casks. While the obvious Talisker traits are still there, this is a good malt to use as an introduction to some of the distillery’s more heavily peated options.
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.
Talisker Skye, named after the island on which the distillery is situated, takes the typically heavily peated and sweet currents of Talisker and mellows them out. It was released in early 2015 and has been matured in American and toasted oak casks. While the obvious Talisker traits are still there, this is a good malt to use as an introduction to some of the distillery’s more heavily peated options.
Flavour Spiral™
About The Flavour Spiral
smoky
white pepper
spicy
citrus
sweet
spicy orange
peaty
phenols
lemon
What does Talisker Skye taste like?
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Talisker Skye 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.
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Talisker Skye 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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Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Gold.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Soft tones of Talisker’s signature smoke, has spicy, peated qualities and rich citrus notes that boast fresh lemons and oranges.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Citruses burst open to compliment the peppery smoke that still lingers.
Finish
Sweetness left from the citrus with hints of peppery spices.
Gold.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Soft tones of Talisker’s signature smoke, has spicy, peated qualities and rich citrus notes that boast fresh lemons and oranges.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Citruses burst open to compliment the peppery smoke that still lingers.
Finish
Sweetness left from the citrus with hints of peppery spices.
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Ratings & Reviews
Charles,
I was very surprised about this whisky. It is a newish range from Talisker, and although it doesn't state the age, we know it is probably between 6 and 8 years. However, for the price, it is a very well-rounded whisky, which includes the usual Talisker peaty flavour.
Renee,
Spicy and intense. Numbs my tongue. There’s a lot of depth to the flavors including a bit of saltiness. This one benefits from a bit of water.
guest,
A little rough around the edges, but in an enjoyable essence of the phrase. The aromatics are as forward in peat as one would expect of a decent Scotch Whisky, and there are pleasantly prominent oceanic expressions. The price was just under 40€ (in Germany) with two quality glasses packaged alongside the bottle. Not bad at all for that price. Have I had better? Simply, yes. At the same time, I would have more redeeming factors than not in a blind tasting.
guest,
Smokey and sweet with a bit of an oakey flavour (subtle).
A nice drink to finish the day on!
guest,
Smoky, peaty and spicy.
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