Talisker was founded in 1830 and today remains as the only single malt distillery on the Isle of Skye. It was destroyed by fire in 1960 but rebuilt almost exactly the same. They still use worm tubs which are condensing coils, rather than a modern condenser, which leave a higher sugar content resulting in a fuller body. It is considered 'The King o' drinks' by poet Robert Louis Stevenson, and I'm inclined to agree.
Tastings from 03/07/12 - SMAC Session #3
Asterisk denotes preference of neat or with water.
NEAT
Gavin *
Nose: Seaweed, Faint Iodine, Fake Cherry
1st: Mild Salami, Apricot
Finish: Cherry, Grapefruit, Faint Smoke
Overall: Mouth coating and full bodied. Noticeable maritime characteristics beautifully balanced by sweetness. This remains as one of my favourites!
Dan S *
Nose: Cooked Lemon, Salami, Cheddar, Floral (Cherry), Vanilla, Rum
1st: Cherry
2nd: Pine
3rd: Sugar, Seaweed, Long warm finish with Peat in background
Alex *
Nose: Strong, Vapourous
1st: Cherry
2nd: Slight Smoke
3rd: Salty
Brad *
Nose: Cherry, Grassy, Apricot, Soapy
1st: Salt
2nd: Citrus, Lemon
Finish: Hint of Smoked Salami, Seaweed
Ross *
Nose: Light Smoke, Light Caramel, Salt, Seaweed, Citrus, Lightly Floral, Soap
1st: Fire, Salt, Pepper
2nd: Malt
3rd: Drops right off leaving really Light Seawater and Pepper
After: Church Dust
WITH A SPLASH OF WATER
Gavin
Nose: Seaweed, Smoke, Iodine, Salt, Raisins, Light Fruit Cake (Dried Fruit), Sweet Orange, Lemon
1st: Herbal, Lavender, Salty, Briny
Finish: Sweet Orange, Smoke
Dan S
Nose: Green Apple (Candy), Raisins, Sea Air (Salt), Sugar, Seaweed
1st: Sharper
2nd: Cherry
3rd: Orange, Lavender, Smooth
Alex
Nose: Very Salty, Seaweed
1st: Salt Central
2nd: Salty
3rd: Heat
After: Citrus
Brad
Nose: Seaweed, Green Apple, Camomile
1st: Salt, Baby Spinach
2nd: Pepper, Lavender
Finish: Candied Orange
Ross
Nose: Floral, Caramel, Salt, Seaweed, Honeysuckle/Orange Blossom
1st: Salt, Pepper
2nd: Smooth
3rd: Seaweed, Candied Orange Peel
After: Lavender
Overall: Water really brings out the nose
Asterisk denotes preference of neat or with water.
NEAT
Gavin *
Nose: Seaweed, Faint Iodine, Fake Cherry
1st: Mild Salami, Apricot
Finish: Cherry, Grapefruit, Faint Smoke
Overall: Mouth coating and full bodied. Noticeable maritime characteristics beautifully balanced by sweetness. This remains as one of my favourites!
Dan S *
Nose: Cooked Lemon, Salami, Cheddar, Floral (Cherry), Vanilla, Rum
1st: Cherry
2nd: Pine
3rd: Sugar, Seaweed, Long warm finish with Peat in background
Alex *
Nose: Strong, Vapourous
1st: Cherry
2nd: Slight Smoke
3rd: Salty
Brad *
Nose: Cherry, Grassy, Apricot, Soapy
1st: Salt
2nd: Citrus, Lemon
Finish: Hint of Smoked Salami, Seaweed
Ross *
Nose: Light Smoke, Light Caramel, Salt, Seaweed, Citrus, Lightly Floral, Soap
1st: Fire, Salt, Pepper
2nd: Malt
3rd: Drops right off leaving really Light Seawater and Pepper
After: Church Dust
WITH A SPLASH OF WATER
Gavin
Nose: Seaweed, Smoke, Iodine, Salt, Raisins, Light Fruit Cake (Dried Fruit), Sweet Orange, Lemon
1st: Herbal, Lavender, Salty, Briny
Finish: Sweet Orange, Smoke
Dan S
Nose: Green Apple (Candy), Raisins, Sea Air (Salt), Sugar, Seaweed
1st: Sharper
2nd: Cherry
3rd: Orange, Lavender, Smooth
Alex
Nose: Very Salty, Seaweed
1st: Salt Central
2nd: Salty
3rd: Heat
After: Citrus
Brad
Nose: Seaweed, Green Apple, Camomile
1st: Salt, Baby Spinach
2nd: Pepper, Lavender
Finish: Candied Orange
Ross
Nose: Floral, Caramel, Salt, Seaweed, Honeysuckle/Orange Blossom
1st: Salt, Pepper
2nd: Smooth
3rd: Seaweed, Candied Orange Peel
After: Lavender
Overall: Water really brings out the nose
No comments:
Post a Comment