One of our all-time favourite malts, Talisker 18 Year Old is a masterpiece from one of Scotland’s greatest distilleries, and is a former ‘Best Single Malt Whisky in the World’ at the World Whiskies Awards.

A stunning balance of peat, spice, and sweetness.

Tasting Notes

• NOSE

  Rich and fruity – Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel – with some butterscotch or rum toffee and a thread of smoke behind. The smoke soon advances into the foreground and the toffee note is joined by a light mintiness. With water maritime characteristics emerge – dry boat varnish, and edible seaweed. Still sweet; now with notes of iodine and the smokiness of an un-struck match.

• BODY

  Full. Pleasant, smooth.

• PALATE

  Sweet in front, then more assertive, with a whiff of smoke. The overall effect is warming. The development is towards smoke, coal tar, and toffee.

• FINISH

  Medium length. Talisker’s characteristic chilli ‘catch’ in the finish is subtly present in the aftertaste.