Talisker 10YO 700ml

It's an above average whiskey which is my "Go To" beverage.

OK so I'm completely biased toward this wee dram. But for good reason. I cut my teeth on some pretty bold Islay malts in my tender years in the 1980's. Laphroig, Lagavulin even the elusive Port Ellen have passed by lips but as one ages one also (hopefully) becomes wiser. What stands out to me with Talisker, apart from their impeccable distillation, is the purity & intensity of the malt. In fact a recent horizontal tasting between this, the Port Ruighe (another story entirely) and some of the local competition made this feature really stand out. The style bridges the gap between the iodine soaked, creosote monsters like Ardbeg, the Corryvrekan is a classic case in point here and the sweeter malted Campbelltown whiskies, Springbank 10 I'm looking at you! So what you end up with is something a little peaty, a little honeyed, a little roasted cashews, a wee bit of baked apples and a whole lot of salty, lip smacking flavour. This malt is a standard on our fishing trips to the sounds, both Marlborough & Fiordland and easily fits the bill as the genuine Fishermans friend.

Just a very clean with the taste of a storm.

A top notch single malt.
I typically prefer Islay whisky....however, always enjoy Talisker, as a terrific alternative. Talisker Storm is also a favorite.

This is my favourite single malt.