amber nectar (Talisker 10 Years Old)

Member Name: gad1

Product:	Talisker 10 Years Old
Date:	31/01/05 (1682 review reads)
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Advantages: a great drink

Disadvantages: it bites!

This review is about one of my favourite drinks and I hope I can persuade you to give it a try! Talisker 10-year-old single malt is the drink I am referring to but before I tell you about the whiskey let me tell you a bit about where its made.


Talisker whiskey is produced on the beautiful island of Skye off the north west coast of Scotland. The distillery itself is on the shores of loch Harport in the shadows of the impressive Cuillin Mountains. The location is fairly remote and I think it is a very fitting place for such nectar as this to be produced. There is in fact only one distillery on Skye. Hugh and Kenneth Macaskill founded the distillery in 1830. During the Second World War the distillery stopped production and in 1960 it was partly destroyed by fire. However since 1961 production has been in full swing! Visitors are welcome to have a look around and partake of a small dram or two!

The whiskey is made using water from a nearby burn and is matured in Amoroso sherry casks that is, apparantly, what gives it its smoky nose and taste.


Right enough of the history, what does it taste like?

Talisker whiskey has a very unique flavour. When you see it in a glass you will realise that it is different. The colour is dark amber and the nose is slightly smoky. Put it to your lips and sip and immediately you will be struck by a slightly sweet taste. There is a lovely warm sensation as it goes down and then a smoky peppery aftertaste. I find it difficult to describe really so would recommend you try it for your self! This whiskey has definitely got what I would describe as a full flavour and has quite a kick to it. With an alcohol content of 45.8% you need to treat it with respect!

Talisker whiskey is widely available from most supermarkets and you will have to pay around £26 for a bottle, which I think is a very fair price. I like to drink this neat but you could add a little Scottish spring water to it. It really should be taken on its own and to add anything other than water would be a crime!

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