Secret Stills 1.1 Talisker 1955 Gordon & Macphail

Talisker 57º North

The 57° North obviously refers to the latitude of the distillery on Skye and is the only Talisker available at cask strength (57%, doh!). While it has no age statement, we do know that it matured on American refill bourbon casks. It is offered in 1 liter bottles in the travel retail segment, but you can also find it at the better retail stores. It...

Score 89/100

Talisker 57º North

Wow, what a powerful nose with bold Peat smoke (reminiscent of a Laphroaig) with just a hint of toffee and salty sea air in the background. At 57%, this whiskey has a solid peppery burn to it with the sea salt and a subtle toffee background. Again on the finish the pepper just takes over for a moment and then just quietly fades away behind the...

Score 89/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

This was an outdoor testing, which means i can't do a full review, but in general, a standard peat taste, simple, rounded and quiet. Worth trying

Score 83/100

Talisker 10 Year Old

As one of the 6 classic single malts much is said of Talisker 10 year old. I purchased this as part of my ongoing education. This has been in my cabinet for a while before writing this review. Upon pouring you get a smokey yet sweet nose with a promise of fruity spice. On the palate you get an intense wave of smoke. There is a saltyness which is...

Score 86/100