Once a "uncircumcised" Talisker 25yo in the glass, you should be spoiled for any castrated version. An all-round whisky, 25 years and cask strength are very excellent.
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Old oak planks, freshly cleaned. Orange peel, mint, lovage and dark chocolate (that would actually be a new chocolate recipe ...). Caramel sweets, creme brulee.
Chopped almonds and walnuts. If it were not for the subtle smoky note that sneaks past the oak tree, I would think of an old Speysider.
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Lays soft, velvety and tight on the tongue, fantastically incorporated alcohol. The oak sits directly on the tongue and hogs it. Orange leaves, tangerines, a touch of lime. Almonds and mint grated over the fruit. Some basil. Mild, "mature" smoke in dignity, not intrusive, but not too shy. Honey, vanilla, dark chocolate, toffee, malt candy - a handle in the confectionery department. Smoke and oak provide a rounding balance. After a while cardamom, cinnamon, some aniseed, liquorice.
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The oak planks protrude into the finish, accompanied by the spices that showed on the tongue after a while.