Talisker Islay Malt Whisky

There's a product you can buy in the States called 'Liquid Smoke'. I understand that people like to add it to their home-made barbecue sauces and marinades and so on, to give them a little bit of authentic barbecue-flavoured 'kick'. As far as I'm aware it's a synthetic product that's been made to taste like burning wood smoke. Bearing in mind I have only read about 'Liquid Smoke' in recipe books and so on, but have never encountered it in real life, I think that after consuming my first glass of Talisker whiskey the other night, I have an EXCELLENT idea of exactly what it tastes like. In Scotland there're lots and lots of malt whiskies to try, ...  Read the complete review

On the shores of Loch Harport, the village of Carbost is home to Skye's only distillery producing a wonderfully powerful and award-winning Island malt bottled at above average strength. I once visited this distillery on a cold febuary afternoon, we were all hoping for a wee dram to warm us up, it was closed!!!! Anyway, what's it like? Well colour first of all: Tends to be Golden Amber, to light golden bronze. Taste and smell wise: Vanilla, honey, fermenting apple. Light peat, sea salt, peppery sweet. Slightly smokey and even a tiny bit spicey. Hints of Oak I would say in there. After is hits you leaves a pleasing finish. The ...  Read the complete review