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Talisker 10-year-old

Overall rating
85.32/100
votes
1454
Whiskybase ID
WB74
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie
The Only Single Malt Scotch Whisky From the Isle of Skye
Bottled
2005
Stated Age
10 years old
Strength
45.8 % Vol.
Size
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Label
'Aged 10 Years' centered at the bottom
Barcode
5000281005416
Added on
07 jul 2007 10:12 pm
ColoredChillfiltered
Talisker 10-year-old
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Talisker 10-year-old
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Average value

€ 62.34

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Whisky reviews for Talisker 10-year-old

101 users have left 114 reviews for this whisky. Average rating is 85.32 points.

  1. MrDvorak scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    RATING: 86pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
    • Nose
      87 87
      The nose is beautifully smoked with a profile of maritime bouquet along with salty citruses and medicinal herbs.
    • Taste
      84 84
      The taste is saltysweet with light bitterness and has notes of salty meat, gentle peatiness and smoked citruses.
    • Finish
      86 86
      The finish is quite long and mineral with touches of sae salt, dried fruits, smoked meat and rye bread crust.

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  3. Roman2 scored this whisky 91 points Member Senior

    Legendary whisky. This version of Talisker is apotheosis of massmarket whisky. Elegant mandarins in eternal union with tar and salt.

  4. bankimate scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      84 84

  5. GoldenDram scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      84 84

  6. Willum scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      87 87

  7. NXI scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    Simple and somehow ascetic malt. It's nice and worth a try, but don't expect anything special.

  8. hafssol scored this whisky 90 points Expert Junior

    Definitely one of my favourites, bottle after bottle. Can never get tired of its bold, rich taste; in particular I love its marine feeling and the spicy, pepper finish. I hope it won't be discontinued after the introduction of "Skye"; perfectly fits my taste, never disappointing.

  9. The Whisky Collector scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  10. mattheww scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      82 82

  11. wbarchive_103403 did not rate this whisky Expert Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  12. Auriverdes scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

  13. Carlos scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    For me not a Whisky for beginners as it is a very intense one with character.

    No comment on the colour as it's not a natural color. But in all fairness: Talisker only colours to maintain the same colour across the batches and not to mislead the customer.
    • Nose
      88 88
      Strong bonfire smoke, not as heavy as in p.e. young Laphroaigs but very present. Maritime, coastal, sweet and toasted clove in the background, black pepper. Some smell green olives and rosemary but I didn't get them.
    • Taste
      89 89
      Intense spices, citrus, intense chili catch, some caramel in the background, clove, getting stronger with every sip, salty and maritime.
    • Finish
      86 86
      The intense spices stay, chili catch mixed with the maritime and salty character, maybe some dry cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest. Very powerful and again: might not be the best Whisky for beginners ;)

  14. Max70 scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Back to this classic after a while, it is always a good, winter, choice. Better appreciable with the addition of a discrete measure of water, not too much, and let it breath a couple of minutes.
    • Nose
      86 86
      The sea, idoine and salty, warm smoke and dried fruits. Some apricot
    • Taste
      85 85
      Round and well mixed, spiced smoke, cinnamon and somehow balsamic
    • Finish
      85 85
      Persistent, salt and sweet mixed

  15. Robbie146 scored this whisky 87 points Member Senior

    one of my alltime favorites.

  16. schengel10 scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    This incredibly wild, boisterous and impressive malt (his "Chilli-Catch" is unique) is perhaps the best 10-year standard malt in the world! Top price!
    • Nose
      maritime salty, spiciness, pepper, clearly wood smoke, yellow fruit;
    • Taste
      unique peppery explosive chilli explosion on the palate, spice, some smoke, citrus fruits (peach); Malt, oak;
    • Finish
      powerful, long, spicy peppery finish; Malting sweetness sounds;

  17. wbarchive_875995 did not rate this whisky Expert Junior

    Pleasant islander, comes very softly compared to NASs.
    • Nose
      Smoky nuances, seaweed, hot spices, fresh sour citruses, salt, fragrant flowers.
    • Taste
      Smoke, salted meat, peat, somewhere far away again citrus fruits.
    • Finish
      A long, simple but pleasant crust of bread with salt, pepper, smoke.

  18. EnjoyLife89 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Wow, what a powerhouse. Remarkable, what are behind the initial enormous sharpness that occupies the whole mouth for aromas and tastes.
    I'm excited. It has it all.
    • Nose
      85 85
      A sweet note (I still find it difficult to distinguish between heather and malt) is definitely present here. The smoke comes paired with a maritime note.
    • Taste
      86 86
      First just incredibly sharp in the mouth. Everything is on fire. Not like booze, more like biting into a chilli. After some time in the mouth (when you get used to the sharpness), a dry fruitiness spreads. Now the smoke is building up too. The mouth becomes drier. With the second sip after a long time in the mouth, a sweet note can now also be recognized (malt?). The sweetness becomes more and more present.
    • Finish
      86 86
      Very long and very warm. Smoke remains and the mouth becomes increasingly dry.

  19. Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Tasty smoky and somehow to poor port. But I do not know why I did not like it before.

  20. Whiskywobbler scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    The first thing that comes to mind is the astounding balance that is accomplished. The fiery smoke and bold spices definitely stay in check and do not overpower. In stead the room these two leave is filled with beautiful aromatic flavours that balance the whole with their freshness. The mix of flavours develop beautifully in the glass and on the tongue, and remain entangled far into the finish. The only slightly negative point for me would be the caramel colouring. The price, however, is a give-away for the quality that is delivered. All in all, a whisky worthy of a place in the collection of any whisky aficionado!
    • Nose
      89 89
      Directly, I encounter fresh salt and salty fudge, then freshly sawn pinewood. The peat starts to develop in a clear way but also kinda mellow, as if it is slowly but decisively filling my nose. What follows can best be described as earthy, in fact, the wet earth you smell on an autumn morning with damp rising from the ground. In combination with a fresh-lit wood fire, fresh tobacco and cigars. Before the smoke can overwhelm you, a fresh and sweet fruitiness calmly appears with fresh pears, sweet apples, sugared citrus and grapefruit. Water particularly unlocks the fruitiness. In addition, a slightly acidic backbone is present, think of unripe banana, just opened orange parts, orange jam, ginger jam, and marmalade. In between these smoky and fruity flanks, threads of sweet spice are spun. Spiced honey and spiced fruit, a peculiar black-peppered sweetness, and some salty cashew nuts. Everything appears beautifully orchestrated.
    • Taste
      88 88
      The moment the liquid rolls onto your tongue, you become aware of the smoke that gives a prickling and spicy sensation, in particular cracking black pepper and a teaspoon of nutmeg. After the first waves, the smoke is enriched with notes of leather, wax, furnished wood, along with some some medicinal tones. When the smoke recedes, fruity flavours come forward with poached pears, fresh apples, lime skin, sweet citrus, and prickling Fanta. The smoke reappears with additional notes, like fresh earth, champignons, cardboard, and becomes slightly dusty. The full balance is enhanced with notes of honey, toffee and nuts. In the long finish the smokiness goes for a full return, embracing the smooth fruity flavours.
    • Finish
      89 89

  21. Kantenmechaniker scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    Talisker 10 always works, in every situation. One of the better standards.
    • Nose
      87 87
      the smoke is not really intrusive, the first thing I notice is the typical mild pungency and pepperiness that Talisker likes to attribute to it, plus caramel, which is quite creamy, with light sweetness, some salt, sea breeze, sour yellow fruit
    • Taste
      87 87
      full-bodied and very sweet, here too the smoke rather reserved, ripe peach, also here the chilli-catch, in the back he becomes stronger, some oak, vanilla, the mouthfeel is totally juicy,
    • Finish
      86 86
      a lot of peach, light smoke, now some salt, a slight tingling and pulling on the tongue, warming

  22. 40four scored this whisky 89 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      89 89

  23. Calmar scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    Wonderful whisky for its 10 years, with not so much variety of flavors and flavors creates the impression of deep, kaleidoscopic, multifaceted; excellent balance, excellent pitchnost, bright memorable character. (alas, the next version was weaker).
    • Nose
      Amazingly refreshing resin, sea, a little smoke and ash, in the background something sour-fruity - everything is mixed like in a kaleidoscope, then one other tone comes to the fore - perfectly.
    • Taste
      Explosion of spices, pepper, citrus notes, grapefruit, dried fruits, nuts. Slightly loses flavor.
    • Finish
      Warm, peppery against the background of sweet and sour fruit and burnt sugar, long. A worthy continuation of the aroma in strength and balance.

  24. larswehmeier scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Strong start. Pleasant smoke. Sea breeze. Fruity behind the smoke. Strawberries or grapes. But also oak.
    • Taste
      Strong, spicy impression. A lot of oak. Slightly sour-vinous grape note. No sweetie.
    • Finish
      Long and warm. Smoke rises from the throat over the palate.

  25. mema82 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      86 86

  26. McKen scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    Not an overly complex one but very tasty nonetheless. The only Isle of Skye single malt never disappoints.
    • Nose
      Heavy and bonfire smoky but also zingy, like lime zest. The proximity to the sea results in a brininess. It's also very woody on the nose and also a black pepper is present. Although the peat is obviously present, I find this one to be rather smoky than peaty.
    • Taste
      Very woody to the taste. Black pepper and American oak come to mind. Some sweetness, that was lacking in the nose, peeks through. Fruitiness like from raisins and cranberries. However, still smoky!
    • Finish
      A sharp but warm finish for this one. Woody and briny.

  27. SilentBeing scored this whisky 87 points Member Senior

    Truly a classic malt. Distinct and recognizable in both nose and taste. Very enjoyable and a perennial favorite.
    • Nose
      The prototypical maritime nose. The elements in the nose really do combine to give a distinct sense of a tangy seashore. Moderate peat with a mineral, briny note. Raisins, pineapple, orange zest and lemongrass. A hint of ginger and anise.
    • Taste
      Starts off spicy sweet with apple, cucumber and black pepper. Rapidly turns more mineral and gingery with some peat and a hint of pineapple. Towards the finish increasingly spicy with notes of anise and sweet chili.
    • Finish
      The peat really manifests itself in the finish, where it is quite distinct. The finish is long, salty and warming, with anise, sea salt, sweet chili and a little pineapple.

  28. RuudAgro scored this whisky 87 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      84 84

  29. OlivierSegers scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      86 86

  30. Lorion scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    Delicious.
    • Nose
      Slightly smoky, salty. Sweet, citrus fruits. Malty. Enjoyable.
    • Taste
      Full, sparkling. Salty-smoked, greasy, sweet apples, lemon peel.
    • Finish
      Pretty long, slightly smoky, slightly salty.

  31. valery77 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      88 88

  32. JHS scored this whisky 90 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      89 89

  33. JHS scored this whisky 90 points Expert Junior

    a very intense and complex single malt with a distinct character
    • Nose
      peatsmoke; sherry; spices; (chilli) pepper; spices; barley; apples; citrus fruits; lemon/lime; slight oak; cooling menthol/mint; slight maritim notes; dried fruits in the backround; slight smokers' aromas; orange and tangerine notes get stronger after time; sweetness in the backround;  very intense
    • Taste
      sherry; peatsmoke; pepper; spices; orange; apples; chilli; oily; oak; slight maritim notes; stronger malted barley; hints of lemon/lime in the backround; dried fruits; very intense with the typical Talisker Chilli-catch
    • Finish
      dried fruits; sherry; slight peatsmoke; pepper; oak; malted barley; slight dryness

  34. JacobaEd scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      83 83

  35. Cubey666 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  36. AH Whiskyvitrine scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      84 84

  37. Daan Tje scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

  38. Eclectic Scotchist scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      81 81
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      82 82

  39. Pyromann scored this whisky 93 points Expert Senior

    Unique, distinctive (especially in taste), unforgettable ... so it is supposed to be!
    • Nose
      Heavy, full of how to describe it ... spiced sharpness combined with fruity, as if sweet tones, rubber plant and rubber synthetics, grinding wheel.
    • Taste
      Beautifully intense, oily, full, when in contact with the oral cavity amazing feeling, there is again the industrial plant, citrus, the whole is a little smoky ... this is great whisky!
    • Finish
      Very intense and very long; some fragrant wood, leather, sweetness and again spicy (about pepper) sharpness.

  40. Snerik scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    Just very balanced and so enjoyable to drink! Really one of those (still) very good entry-level whiskies that continues to deliver. 
    • Nose
      Wood smoke (this is a lot peatier then I remember), dates, leather, orange marmalade, honey. Just so incredibly balanced and well made. And white pepper! 
    • Taste
      A pleasant mouth-feel, orange, bitter orange, leather, honey and some peat/salt.
    • Finish
      Peat, orange and some dates. Long and very pleasant! 

  41. ML89 scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      88 88

  42. karloff scored this whisky 91 points Specialist

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      95 95
    • Finish
      91 91

  43. Heemhoeve scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Delicious whisky, drunk during the meal (smoked salmon) REALLY recommended!
    • Nose
      South fruits: citrus, persy and smoky
    • Taste
      The smell is converted into taste, the same as nose! Finally a whisky that is "in line".
    • Finish
      Bit short, but good. Turns into somewhat chocolate with a small pepper.

  44. Heemhoeve scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  45. Heemhoeve scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Bottle opened, bought 3 years ago. Had enough anticipation. Result: delightful.

  46. whiskyroma scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      89 89

  47. whiskyroma scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    In this case the economic value of the distillate is inferior to its quality, so this represents the ecception where it’s right to pay something for a fair cause.

    Praise to the Talisker, praise to Skye.
    • Nose
      The sensation of an intense sea breeze of tempestuous harbor landscape, with a warm idea of a bonfire, smoke and ash, then vanilla and ginger.
    • Taste
      Saltiness, algae and anchovies on a solid marine construction, then ginger and lemon juice as the mouth cleaners.
    • Finish
       Short, the pharynx back is under the preassure of the smoke and the saltiness and it rests dry, even thanks to the power of the lemon juice and of the ginger.

  48. Dionysus scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      87 87

  49. KayMeertens scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Citrus, peat and peach.
    • Taste
      Peat, citrus, orange, pepper, peach and dark chocolate.
    • Finish
      Peat, peach, orange and dark chocolate.

  50. DrinkingWhisky scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Tasted 13/01/2015. Alternative tasting notes: Color: buyer. Nose : salty, vanilla, citrus, slightly nutmeg? Surprisingly fresh. Taste: nice round Talisker; salty (but not as strong as in the smell), tingling on the side of the tongue, nice balance between fruit and smokiness. Light creamy texture. Finish: Reasonably long aftertaste in the back of the palate. (80 points).
    • Nose
      Slightly salty, nice combination of vanilla, citrus fruits and raisins. What oily?
    • Taste
      Coming rich and full inside; slightly salty, nicely balanced. Chocolate and oak sherry tones provide a long and fruity development that grows and grows. Light creamy texture.
    • Finish
      Reasonably long aftertaste in the back of the palate.

  51. boy_genius_ck scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      87 87

  52. boy_genius_ck scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    very johnnie walker-ish without the bad parts, fuller flavor, smokey, earthy, somewhat salty, no fruits (works perfectly) hard to describe what makes it good, but it hits like magic

    * i don't know why it's listed at EUR 120+ because i got it for EUR 40 a month ago (June 2015) guess i got lucky

  53. J.K.Ch scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    There is no fruit, nowhere. That is what i like.
    • Nose
      Minerals are hidden under blanket of gentle peats. Maybe there is the hint of vanilla.
    • Taste
      Uhh. It is salty and taste like someone add sea water into the glass. Salt, soil, oak and peat totally memorable but gentle. But it is perfectly composed together with the peat and white pepper.
    • Finish
      Salt, soil, oak and peat totally memorable but gentle.

  54. Banshieee scored this whisky 71 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      70 70
    • Taste
      73 73
    • Finish
      61 61

  55. ApricotOne scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      86 86

  56. Laugenbretzel scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      84 84

  57. whiskyroma scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      85 85

  58. HammerHead scored this whisky 72 points Connoisseur

    I've had several drams out of two different bottlings the last 5 years which both had a very rancid sourness (like sauerkraut from a barrel) in the nose. Not so much present in taste and development but it totally ruins the overall experience for me. I will steer away from this for quite some time.
    • Nose
      62 62
    • Taste
      75 75
    • Finish
      80 80

  59. gustav tahl scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      86 86

  60. Matt80 scored this whisky 90 points Expert Senior

    An excellent entry level whisky to the distillery.
    • Nose
      Medium hit of peat smoke with underlying dried fruit. Add a touch of water and a smoked bacon note emerges.
    • Taste
      Definitely coastal with sea salt and brine mixed with peat smoke. Hot, peppery and dry.
    • Finish
      Quite a long briney finish.

  61. st7 scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      84 84

  62. smaeksle did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    Tasty all day dram.
    • Nose
      Nice smoky, some salt and iodine. Stormy he comes over. A little sherry and a hint of vanilla.
    • Taste
      Rough in the mouth, biting on the tongue. Then while swallowing the chilli catch. I still have cherries in my mouth. And flavors that close to a lot of bourbon cask.
    • Finish
      Long, first wild then softer.

  63. pEpp0 scored this whisky 79 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      77 77
    • Taste
      73 73
    • Finish
      87 87

  64. Obanrules scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      82 82

  65. WhiskyLovingPianist did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    N: Talisker or Highland Park? Tastes like a combo of bourbon and sherry casks - and super active ones too so probably Talisker has the edge. Lots of sherried fruits, raisin in particular with a mineral, oily, earthiness in the bows that lurks around on the finish.
    T: Rich, full, woody arrival. Chocolate and oaky sherry notes provide for a long and fruitful development which grows and grows….
    F: …..chocolate, mineral, cardboard earthiness.
    C: Fabulous standard expression, better than the HP12. Always makes me wish Bunnahabhain would follow Talisker’s cask management which provides a consistency in quality time and time again.

    Scores a B

  66. ARRANTHONY_PRIVATE scored this whisky 81 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      81 81
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      83 83

  67. Cipidos scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  68. Georges scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      84 84

  69. Georges scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Peaty smoke, pepper, maritime
    • Taste
      Pepper, herbal, salt
    • Finish
      Long, peppery, dry, smoky

  70. Magnus Hillman scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Always interesting, complex and a damn good dram.

    (Rating interval 84-87)
    • Nose
      Peat smoke, maritime with sea salt and sea weed, shell fish and wet camp fire, citrus (lemon in particular) and dark bitter chocolate.
    • Taste
      It's sweet on the palate with waves of smoky salt and pepper, malt and banana peel. There is some nice pepper mint to initiate the finish...
    • Finish
      ...which is long and lingering with peat smoke, pepper mint and sea salt. There is a distinct feeling of banana flavored cough drops (bafucin in Swedish).

  71. Hvdree scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  72. Achany scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      80 80

  73. sssun scored this whisky 89 points Expert Junior

    I bought this talisker 10yo for below 1,000 NTD (about $33 USD), which is a very enjoyable daily dram. In the 2011 chinese new year, I roasted some mullet roes(烏魚子) with this Talisker 10yo, very match, without alcoholic burden. Although I just taste this Ver.3 Talisker 10yo, which is good, I think the past versions would be better. 
    • Nose
      Smoky, peaty, lemon, sweet malt, grass, earthy, and sea breeze.
    • Taste
      Lemon, smoke, peaty, tangerine peel, pepper, and salty. 
    • Finish
      Medium to Long, lemon, peaty, salty, tangerine peel, and  sweet malt.

  74. Jimjam scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    A characterful one this - still, despite the fact that the bottle’s been open a while
    • Nose
      Brine! Very coastal this. Peat smoke only second, actually quite subtle. Flowering gorse. Some candied peel notes. Pine trees by the beach
    • Taste
      Sea-salty, soft smoke, light honey, but with depth of flavour
    • Finish
      Rich seville orange marmalade, warming then fading to smoke

  75. LukeFive scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    If they cut on coloring and chill filtration this would be well above 85. Other than than this is used to be my go to drink. I buy it in supermarkets when they have special offer and you cannot beat this at that price.

  76. LukeFive scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      83 83

  77. Taita scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    Smell promises more fruitiness than taste that well in harmony.
    • Nose
      Complex: peat, lemon, vanilla, fresh tobacco, wood
    • Taste
      harmonious, peat, pepper, spicy, wood, but also round and delicate with some sweetness and some cognac like notes
    • Finish
      pepper, spiciness and wood with peat on background

  78. Magnus Hillman scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    This is definitely a good product. It might be chill-filtered and colored but Diageo have the knowledge of creating tasty whisky anyway, without doubts.

    (Rating interval 85-87)
    • Nose
      Marine, salt peat, white glue, black and white pepper corns, sweet vanilla and more peat.
    • Taste
      A nice delivery of sweet peat, sea salt, burnt sugar, honey and slightly grassy. Very spicy with cracked black pepper that back up the overall marine impression. Does not feel as young on the palate as on the nose. It becomes sweeter with water. 
    • Finish
      The finish is long with peat, salty peat returning to the sides of the tongue with honey flavors without the sweetness. Almost like a cough tablet with honey flavor.

  79. TDMartijn scored this whisky 76 points Expert Senior

    Well balanced daily dram. The 45.8% and the light smoke gives it a nice sharp edge that makes this one stands out of the crowd. 
    • Nose
      Vanilla, dried fruit, light hints of smoke.
    • Taste
      Sweet, honey, vanilla, black pepper and more smoke than the nose would suspect, pleasant with a sharp edge.
    • Finish
      Medium long, very nice.

  80. Shane087 scored this whisky 88 points Member Senior

    Had the pleasure of first tasting this in a pub in Scotland.  Very smooth, smoky, with a nice balance of peat with some honey and spice. In my top three for Scotches (of the ones I've had so far).
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      91 91
    • Finish
      87 87

  81. Ikkakumon scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    A classic!
    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      81 81

  82. mmahut scored this whisky 75 points Newbie

    • Nose
      Honey, vanilla, light oak. 
    • Taste
      Spicy, earthy in the background.
    • Finish
      Light smoke in  the finish.

  83. mister glenfarclas scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      81 81
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      84 84

  84. Roosty scored this whisky 90 points Expert Junior

    What to say ? For less than 40 euros, a single malt essential and unbeatable that never disappoints! A must have at home! Smoked and iodized profile very interesting, distilled to perfection, with fruity and sweet notes in the background. Without doubt the best "entry level" of the market.
    • Nose
      Smoked, iodine notes very present (no kidding?). Excellent! Influence of the barrel, fruity notes in the background, but smoke and iodine dominate.
    • Taste
      Powerful attack but not aggressive. Pepper, seaside, seaweed, salt water, pepper, light smoke, fruits, sugar, pepper, quite creamy. The percentage at 45.8% is perfect, neither too powerful nor weak.
    • Finish
      Between medium and long. Salty, peppery, powerful, moderately smoky.

  85. Eclectic Scotchist scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior


    A
    true classic. Elemental and classy at the same time. Light to
    medium-bodied. Great quality/price ratio in my opinion. 
    • Nose

      Clear
      peat smoke, vanilla, pronounced American oak (somewhat polished),
      heather, liquorice, salty sea, iodine, syrupy malt intermixed with
      oak notes, 'fresh' leather, outspoken notes of pepper, citrus - and
      toffee after some time in the glass.
    • Taste

      Peat
      smoke, salty sea, cream, oak, citrus, some fresh unburnt peat in the
      background, faint vanilla. 
    • Finish

      Medium long - Peat
      smoke, vanilla, lingering pepper - brine and creamy oak make up the
      background together with some unburnt peat. 

  86. Billidge scored this whisky 87 points Member Junior

    Not a dram I would drink to "enjoy" as much as a not to miss Whisky experience.  
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      84 84

  87. Fable scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      86 86

  88. Ivynor scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Excellent value. Must. Below 57 ° North perhaps, more greedy and complex in the mouth. As well as access to drinking water, everyone should have a bottle of Talisker at home (and without a fee).
    • Nose
      Talisker 10 years old, the must have of the supermarket (and who kills the grant's regulars).

      Finely peated nose, a little lemon confused with sea air and its iodized notes. Even open for a year and a half I think it's still great.
    • Taste
      A little sugar, smoke and salt (which remains on the tongue). Pleasantly creamy on the finish.
      Not ultra complex, but very well done.
    • Finish
      Very long, a little hot. Always smoke, iodine, sugar.

  89. jodeenow scored this whisky 86 points Member Senior

    Iodized, smoked and slightly peaty. We smell a little salty and a little fruity.
    Very (long) good final.
    An excellent classic at unbeatable price !!

  90. jodeenow scored this whisky 86 points Member Senior

    A classic at the unbeatable price!
    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      87 87

  91. audiolith scored this whisky 93 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      96 96
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      98 98

  92. Furtia scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      83 83

  93. pilgrim77 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    A fantastic whisky that delivers consistent quality at a reasonable
    price. Not as complex or smooth as the more mature editions of Talisker
    but a great choice for everyday drinking with friends.
    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  94. D3US scored this whisky 89 points Expert Senior

    A great cold weather whisky! Always been one of my favorites, a very high quality malt in my book. Excellent stuff. 
    • Nose
      Smoke and a little sharp. Fresh, wood. Some light fruit but not much, malt and vanilla. A little pepper, some spice, a bit grassy. 
    • Taste
      Peat and vanilla sweetness at first. Drying on the gums. Quite mild in the beginning. At the swallow it explodes in your face; Pepper, heavy peat, wood, malt, vanilla, spices, fruits, this has everything. 
    • Finish
      Same as the end of the taste; enormous amounts of flavor, an explosion of aromas. Very warming and a long lingering finish with fantastic sweetness. 

  95. Edwin de Lange scored this whisky 93 points Expert Senior

    A classic!

  96. Cabardi did not rate this whisky Member Junior

    N: cereals, pepper, slightly salty, caramel T: pepper, salt, smoke F: medium

  97. BartGlim scored this whisky 88 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  98. Erik Elixir scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    N: smoky, some sherry influence, peat and pepper
    T: pepper, honey, warming and cinnamon
    F: grains, whole meal biscuit, peat, very full and some hazelnut
    great value for money!

  99. d1scostu scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Nose: sea, salt, seaweed, campfire smoke, then sweet: citrus, caramel, orange ?, chocolate, coffee beans The almost 46 percent are not negative Still later: raspberry

    Taste: smoke, chocolate, intense, powerful, slightly oily, sweet
    Finish: spicy, long finish, peppery
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      82 82

  100. HunterRomario scored this whisky 95 points Expert Senior

    Obligation for anyone who thinks it whisky.
    • Nose
      Flavor aroma, smoked, mature.
    • Taste
      Full body. Smoky, sweet-sweet, acidic, distinct peat. In the finishing pepper, a very long reverberation.

  101. tamriel scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      84 84

  102. Lafroy scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      77 77

  103. zinaf scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    I fell in love from the first time I tasted it. Actually, it felt better then, rather than now when I did the notes.

    SGP:365
    • Nose
      Sweet with whiffs of gentle smoke. Grass - very Zubrovka-like, but not that intensive and pungent.

      (water) - subtle sweetness coated with peat. Milk & musli.
    • Taste
      Nice peat, very gentle with some woody notes (peppery).

      (water) - some caramel sweetness; and zest-ness.
    • Finish
      Medium to short - drying. The water introduces some sweetness in the finish, then the dry, woody feel takes over.

  104. drkrylov scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      95 95

  105. Collector57 did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    I haven't had T10 for a while so it's quite fresh to me. But this is much better than I remember this bottling (Blue box and blue capsule) being. I don't recall such strong tar and lemon previously...
    Glad I broke my self-imposed buying ban today due to the offer price
    • Nose
      Salt and sherry. Something a little like paint but not actually paint - treated fences I think! [edit: creosote?]
      Seaweed on the beach - and is there a trace of honey too? 
    • Taste
      Mmm, delicate for all the strength of flavour. Peat of course, but there are tarred ropes in here too. Fishing boats maybe.
    • Finish
      Long smoked finish with a slight fish taste, and a hint of lemon!

  106. drkrylov scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Pungent, smoke-accented, rounded.
    • Taste
      Smoky, malty sweet, with sourness and a very big

      pepperiness developing.
    • Finish
      Very peppery, huge, long.

  107. Timo scored this whisky 77 points Expert Junior

    The classic Talisker. Of the standard bottlings certainly the one with the best value for money.
    • Nose
      The nose is a bit piercing. Iodine, peaty, smoky, medicated.
    • Taste
      The taste is medium. Peppery, sweetish, slightly more smoke, slightly more peat.
    • Finish
      The finish is medium. Warm, pleasant, spicy, peaty, smoky.

  108. Willie JJ did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    Maybe I've just become desensitised over the years, but I do think that
    they have worked to make Talisker more accessible to a wider audience
    over the years. I suppose (grudgingly) that it is a good thing, but I
    do miss the mind blowing follow up to the amazing nose. Still its
    churlish to complain too much. It's a god amongst whiskies in my
    opinion.
    • Nose
      Instantly Talisker with its kippery nose. Underlying notes of citrus,
      sugar and malt flutter about but they can't compete with the smoked fish
      intensity and the sense of seashells drying on the side of Loch
      Harport. Old friend I've missed you.
    • Taste
      This is where I think Talisker has changed the most over the years. The
      peppery attack is much less than it used to be and is overshadowed by
      an initial relatively smooth fruity/malty approach.
    • Finish
      Only here does the pepper come back, crashing in with waves of salt.

  109. tomy63 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    it's like being in a storm!
    • Nose
      iodine, marine, peat and spice
    • Taste
      iodine, peat, black pepper
    • Finish
      on spices and pepper

  110. Quaker scored this whisky 86 points Member Senior

    End and diversifies, less fits in and monolithic than a Caol Ila OB 12.
    • Nose
      Comes closer to the Caol Ila 12yo OB but with additional fruity notes. It is peaty, iodine and fresh. At the 2nd dram, I felt in the palm of my hand smells of fire. A little olives too.
    • Taste
      Attack powerful and spicy but not offensive. The mouth provides a pleasant feeling of warmth. The beginning of the mouth is very focused on spices, especially pepper and pepper.
    • Finish
      Long enough. She is powerful and peppery.

  111. CrilleVBG scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    This is Talisker's standard whisky, it's drinkable but not the best whisky around. I want more depth, and longer finish..
    • Nose
      Vanilla, chocolate, toffee and little peat.
    • Taste
      The taste is a sharp one, spirity. And in the background there is peaty and salty flavors.
    • Finish
      Medium long finish.

  112. karloff scored this whisky 91 points Specialist

    • Nose
      Strong spicey with kippers
    • Taste
      Smoke and spice with a hint of choclate
    • Finish
      woody finish to add to the smoke and spice

  113. marvec scored this whisky 30 points Member Junior

    07/30/10, conditions 4/5
    • Nose
      Straight: prickle, peat, spulphur, iodine. Dilute: smoke, honey.
    • Taste
      pungent, smoke, peat, dry, sharp
    • Finish
      slightly sweet

  114. nijholtm scored this whisky 89 points Expert Senior

    Amazing expression for such short amount of money. The level of peat just makes it an dynamic whisky, theres not to much and neither nothing less.
    • Nose
      A coastal, nice harbor town sense on the nose. Some peat, just a little, not an die-hard peaty expression. Warm with some flavors of vinegar & olive oil.
    • Taste
      Very lovely sea flavor, but not like salty water. It's sweeter than I'd expected. Also warm but mellow, some fruit on the palate. There is some flavor of oak wood in the back just before the finish kicks in.
    • Finish
      A long, lovely thick sweet finish. Just a little peat to finish it of, but not in a over-reactive-way. No, in a way that it should be. It's not putting away the nice coastal sense, it's adding a little vibrance to the whole scene of a lovely day on an isle at the west coast of Scotland. Points; 89.

  115. magic_slim scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Besides the Laphroaig Quarter Cask one of the best whiskies that you can buy at low prices. Recommended.
    • Nose
      powerful;
      smoke, smoked tea;
      spicy, pepper
    • Taste
      powerful, hot and alcoholic, a beast that bites;
      smoke, spices (mainly pepper and salt);
      almonds
    • Finish
      quite long, hot and smoky

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