Talisker 18

Price Range: $300-$400
Style: Single malt
Age: 18 years
Country: Scotland
Region: Isle of Skye
ABV: 45.8%
Volume: 700ml
Appearance: Caramel honey, rich and warm amber gold.
Nose: Apricot, caramel with hints of maritime, campfire, and plum pudding.
Palate: Soft spice with honey apricot and vanilla, some oily chocolate and coffee notes, balanced with sea spray and smoky undertones.
Finish: Spicy wood caramel with lingering smoke, spice, and slightly oily herbal notes.
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Talisker 18 — Isle of Skye, Scotland Single malt

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Flavour Profile

Fruit

Malt

Marine

Mineral

Oil

Smoke

Spice

Sweet

Wood

Review

The deep stormy side of Talisker is calmed a little in this mature 18 year old, sweetly rich and warming with just a hint of smoke, and a subtle peppery finish. We were expecting more and often wished we had the Talisker 57 in our glass instead. There's nothing wrong or bad about this whisky, it's very smooth and refined, but it isn't very exciting either. A good whisky without doubt, but not one of our favourites from Talisker given the price. For what it's worth, it was named World's Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards back in 2007, so plenty of others clearly rate it more highly than we do.

- Two Whiskey Guys, 2019

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Food Pairing

Seafood

Oysters

Meat

Cheese

Sweet

Occasion

A refined introduction to peated whiskies for those new to the style, or a special treat for seasoned Talisker fans.

Right for you?

This would make a great present to someone looking to explore peated whiskies in a more refined and approachable way, or for a seasoned Talisker fan looking for something special.