Description
APPEARANCE : Bright olive gold.
NOSE : Nose drying. Seaweed and old oranges, with smoke in the distance and some chalk. Surprisingly fruity and juicy, although with clear Talisker identity. With water almost soapy, a waxy sweetness. Smoke still present, but now more fragrant.
BODY : Firm. Slippery smooth..
PALATE : Sweet and meek to start, with some acidity and saltiness. Extraordinary flavour development. Becomes dry, stony, minerally, dusty, toasty. Ground white pepper. Chillies.
FINISH : Medium to long, slightly bitter, drying finish with a warming effect.
