Beautiful review Peter. It took me awhile, as well, to get used to Talisker. It's quite low in ppm - about 20. I get a lovely smoke, a bit of iodine, ash, slight cigar smoke, a nice one, butterscotch, mild fruits. I love the sea brine. I drink it neat without water. Delicious! 4/5 for me!! Aloha!! 🙂
I'm appreciating the profile more and more lately. It's back to work for me after the week off for spring break. I hope the Hawaii trip is going well for you. Cheers!
@@whiskeyisajourney I hope you have a great first day back at work Peter! Perhaps a dram after work of Talisker?!! 🙂 Nice!! The trip is perfection and bliss!! Thanks so much!! Be well! Cheers!
I agree there is a delicate craftsmanship that shows up in this whisky, even more so in the 18 imo. I love mingle of coastal and sweet, with the Distiller's Edition bringing sherry fruits for the trifecta.
I grabbed Talisker 10 a couple of years ago so it's an older bottle before it went through cosmetic makeover. It's been a great sip for the last few months for me. As you have noted, sweet, peat and salt all enveloped nicely. I wish Diageo would just stop chill filtering and coloring it. I have their Port Ruigue which is port finish. I have yet to crack that one open.
I don't know much about Scotch but I tried a lot of bottles in this price range and this Whisky gave me a breakthrough in taste, for the first time I could taste the environment it was aged/conceived, island taste.
Nice job. I think there are a few breakthroughs people need to experience. The first is the ABV wall and then the peat wall and then the ability to pick out nuance behind the peat. Cheers!
Very approachable smoke/peat, moderate but not overwhelming. Sweet, fruity and lingering... Beautiful whisky. The perfect pour for acclimating Mary Bridget to peat..?!?! 🥃
Not sure if I can take this one. As soon as he said "Iodine" I knew I wouldn't like it. I am very turned off by the peat that smells like band-aides and iodine! But I might take one for the team and give it a try. Cheers!
I can't really give you a proper temperature. It has everything to do with your own pallet. If you like it at room temperature, drink it at that. And all depends on you. Cheers!
in terms of 10 years old islay skye whiskies. i always need a bootle of talisker 10, laphroaig 10 cask strength cask and ardbeg 10 on my shelf. depends on mode same value
Did you know Robert Louis Stevenson, the guy who wrote Treasure Island, actually mentioned Talisker in his poem "The Scotsman's Return from Abroad"? He even called it "the king o' drinks" - Pretty cool connection to literature 🥃
My first bottle of Talisker was the newer design Talisker 10. I really enjoy it, and have enjoyed many other Taliskers since. However, after hearing from others that the older design bottles (like yours) were better, I was pretty skeptical, but wanting to do a side by side. Just two weeks ago, I was able to compare my (newer) Talisker 10 to my friend's (older) Talisker 10, and unfortunately I felt that they were quite a bit different. The older bottling had more fruitiness and richness compared to the newer. My guess is that there were a larger percentage of older casks used in the older design. Now I want to track down older Taliskers instead of the newer design bottles.
@@whiskeyisajourney The Talisker 10 from before 2021 is indeed more fruity and roung> It is the serie Made by the sea. Pricewise however, it costs in my area now 65 euro.
I just got to taste this yesterday, I was pleasantly surprised. It's well priced and definitely worth buying. I gotta say though, I do prefer the old label design. Cheers Peter🥃
Hey Peter, great review, although it's important to note that you are tasting an older bottling, it would be great to get a review on a recent batch for relevance sake.
Talisker 10 and the annual distiller's edition are enjoyable releases from that distillery. The other distillery on Skye who is actively releasing product is Torabhaig. Their whisky is young, but I 'm a big fan.
I usually enjoy the big D products. But I also enjoy others who are not the big D just as much, so I go with them. Taste is taste, and it's whomever's money, so not judging. Just saying. I'd like to see a blind tasting of D vs. non D version in an apples to apples (oranges to oranges, if you like) battle. That could be some fun.
Can anyone suggest where to buy it online or offline? meaning this talisker 10 is pre 2021 and it's so hard to find nowadays. If anyone know where to get, please reply
@@whiskeyisajourney Isle of Sky Distillers - think they only make gin & vodka. So there are probably only 2 whiskey distilleries on Skye - Talisker and Torabhaig?
Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter. It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs. Sphagnum moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most common components in peat, although many other plants can contribute. Distilleries burn these peate logs to dry their barley. And the flavor of the peat gets into the barley and you get a smoky peated note in the whiskey when all is said and done. The other type of Pete is me 🤪
Beautiful review Peter. It took me awhile, as well, to get used to Talisker. It's quite low in ppm - about 20. I get a lovely smoke, a bit of iodine, ash, slight cigar smoke, a nice one, butterscotch, mild fruits. I love the sea brine. I drink it neat without water. Delicious! 4/5 for me!! Aloha!! 🙂
I'm appreciating the profile more and more lately. It's back to work for me after the week off for spring break. I hope the Hawaii trip is going well for you. Cheers!
@@whiskeyisajourney I hope you have a great first day back at work Peter! Perhaps a dram after work of Talisker?!! 🙂 Nice!! The trip is perfection and bliss!! Thanks so much!! Be well! Cheers!
I agree there is a delicate craftsmanship that shows up in this whisky, even more so in the 18 imo. I love mingle of coastal and sweet, with the Distiller's Edition bringing sherry fruits for the trifecta.
I'm not sure of the exact distillers edition I have, but the one I have is also good. I'm pretty sure it has a sherry component to it.
@@whiskeyisajourney I'm pretty sure the extra sherry maturation is the only difference between the standard 10 and the DE.
Nice review, Peter. Talisker 10 is one of favourite scotches.
It's a nice one and I'm enjoying it more these days. Cheers!
I grabbed Talisker 10 a couple of years ago so it's an older bottle before it went through cosmetic makeover. It's been a great sip for the last few months for me. As you have noted, sweet, peat and salt all enveloped nicely. I wish Diageo would just stop chill filtering and coloring it. I have their Port Ruigue which is port finish. I have yet to crack that one open.
I wrote Talisker off, but the profile is starting to improve for me. I'm really starting to appreciate it.
@@whiskeyisajourney I agree with you Peter. Talisker seems to grow on you once you get past the initial reservations about it.
I don't know much about Scotch but I tried a lot of bottles in this price range and this Whisky gave me a breakthrough in taste, for the first time I could taste the environment it was aged/conceived, island taste.
Nice job. I think there are a few breakthroughs people need to experience. The first is the ABV wall and then the peat wall and then the ability to pick out nuance behind the peat. Cheers!
Excellent review, Peter! I hv got a bottle of Talisker 10 recently.
- VK from Mumbai, India
Thanks! Cheers.
One of my favorites with multiple backups!
Cheers 😂
The Talisker profile is growing on me fast. I'm starting to understand why it's a crowd favorite.
I always have a few Talisker 10s in the house!! Cheers from Maui!! 🙂Blissful holiday!!
Very approachable smoke/peat, moderate but not overwhelming. Sweet, fruity and lingering... Beautiful whisky. The perfect pour for acclimating Mary Bridget to peat..?!?! 🥃
I think this would be a good one to have her try. I'll sneak it into a blind. 😇
Don't get sneaky on me!! that's not nice!@@whiskeyisajourney
Not sure if I can take this one. As soon as he said "Iodine" I knew I wouldn't like it. I am very turned off by the peat that smells like band-aides and iodine! But I might take one for the team and give it a try. Cheers!
It's been a while since I've had a Talisker 10 but I still have my notes. I enjoyed it back then.
When I had it for the first time I was not a big fan, but over time it got better.
I love it. I just ordered my second bottle.
Nice. I'm happy you like it that much. Cheers!
Can you advise for the proper temperature to drink it ?
- room temperature ? 25c OK
- whisky temperature ? 10c OK
I can't really give you a proper temperature. It has everything to do with your own pallet. If you like it at room temperature, drink it at that. And all depends on you. Cheers!
Talisker 10 is an excellent whisky for its value, in Spain you can get it for about 40 euros. A great drink despite its low specs. Great review Peter.
It took me a while to warm up to the Talisker profile, but I sure am liking it lately. Cheers!
Costco in AZ for 30 bucks huge thumbs up
I like the $30 price tag. Cheers!
in terms of 10 years old islay skye whiskies. i always need a bootle of talisker 10, laphroaig 10 cask strength cask and ardbeg 10 on my shelf. depends on mode same value
That is a mighty fine lineup of 10 year old scotch. Any chance a Port Charlotte 10 would make its way into that lineup? Cheers!
@@whiskeyisajourneydefinitely cheers
Cask strength whiskies are not cheap.
Did you know Robert Louis Stevenson, the guy who wrote Treasure Island, actually mentioned Talisker in his poem "The Scotsman's Return from Abroad"? He even called it "the king o' drinks" - Pretty cool connection to literature 🥃
That's cool. I read that book a while ago and I didn't remember the references, but then again I was in my 20's when I read it.
My first bottle of Talisker was the newer design Talisker 10. I really enjoy it, and have enjoyed many other Taliskers since. However, after hearing from others that the older design bottles (like yours) were better, I was pretty skeptical, but wanting to do a side by side. Just two weeks ago, I was able to compare my (newer) Talisker 10 to my friend's (older) Talisker 10, and unfortunately I felt that they were quite a bit different. The older bottling had more fruitiness and richness compared to the newer. My guess is that there were a larger percentage of older casks used in the older design. Now I want to track down older Taliskers instead of the newer design bottles.
I bet the older ones are amazing. If you get your hands on one of those old bottles I'm sure it will cost a lot! Cheers!
@@whiskeyisajourney The Talisker 10 from before 2021 is indeed more fruity and roung> It is the serie Made by the sea. Pricewise however, it costs in my area now 65 euro.
Majority of my whiskeys are non chilled filtered and natural colour.
That’s how I like and buy my whiskeys
Cheers.
A lot of people are exactly like you. They want the most natural expression possible. Cheers!
I just got to taste this yesterday, I was pleasantly surprised. It's well priced and definitely worth buying.
I gotta say though, I do prefer the old label design. Cheers Peter🥃
I'm enjoying this bottle the more I dip into it. Cheers!
Hey Peter, great review, although it's important to note that you are tasting an older bottling, it would be great to get a review on a recent batch for relevance sake.
I think I'll get another bottle and put it into my sample pool for a head to head blind comparison.
Talisker 10 and the annual distiller's edition are enjoyable releases from that distillery. The other distillery on Skye who is actively releasing product is Torabhaig. Their whisky is young, but I 'm a big fan.
If I i find a Torabhaig I'll give it a try. Cheers!
@@whiskeyisajourney The cask strength is very good and they just released a Sherry finished that I hear is fantastic.
Very complete review, thanks.
I just got my bottle, will give it a try 😀
Hope you enjoy it! Check back in and let me know what you think of it. Cheers!
I usually enjoy the big D products. But I also enjoy others who are not the big D just as much, so I go with them. Taste is taste, and it's whomever's money, so not judging. Just saying.
I'd like to see a blind tasting of D vs. non D version in an apples to apples (oranges to oranges, if you like) battle. That could be some fun.
I like that idea. I will get some put into my blind sample pool. Cheers!
Can anyone suggest where to buy it online or offline? meaning this talisker 10 is pre 2021 and it's so hard to find nowadays. If anyone know where to get, please reply
Sorry, but I don't know. Hopefully someone will.
I thought there were only 2 distilleries on Skye? Which ones are you thinking of, Peter?
Isle of Sky Distillers and Torabhaig?
@@whiskeyisajourney Isle of Sky Distillers - think they only make gin & vodka. So there are probably only 2 whiskey distilleries on Skye - Talisker and Torabhaig?
Soooo what's a Pete asking for a friend
Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter. It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs. Sphagnum moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most common components in peat, although many other plants can contribute. Distilleries burn these peate logs to dry their barley. And the flavor of the peat gets into the barley and you get a smoky peated note in the whiskey when all is said and done. The other type of Pete is me 🤪