Posts Tagged “Talisker”

A Storm is Brewing on the Island of Skye

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A Storm is Brewing on the Island of Skye

Talisker Storm is, in many ways, the exact opposite of the Skye (reviewed here). While the Skye is meant to be a soft and gentle introduction to the Talisker lineup, the Storm (and by extension also the Dark Storm) is extremely maritime and smoky, and definitely conjures up images of a storm. This isn’t the…

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The Skye is the Limit – Launching Talisker Week

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The Skye is the Limit – Launching Talisker Week

Last week, our Malt Mongers Israel Whisky Club held a beautiful tasting of Talisker, hosted by IBBLS, Israel’s Diageo importer and led by the very talented Adaya Lange, who heads up the Whisky division in the company. The tasting included some new make, the Storm, the staple 10 year old, the Distiller’s Edition, the 18 and…

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Distiller’s Edition Talisker – When a Finish Works….

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Distiller’s Edition Talisker – When a Finish Works….

I’ve mentioned Diageo’s successful “Classic Malts of Scotland” marketing in the past. Each of the six brands has a Distiller’s Edition, which is the basic expression in a finish. Dalwhinnie is finished in Oloroso casks, Glenkinchie in Amontillado sherry, Cragganmore in Port, Oban in Fino sherry, and Lagavulin in PX. The Talisker is finished in Amoroso sherry…

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A Talisker to Redefine Smoky – Port Ruighe

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A Talisker to Redefine Smoky – Port Ruighe

The Port Ruighe is a NAS Talisker (like the Storm, the Dark Storm and the 57 North which I previously reviewed together with the Talisker 10) finished in Ruby Port pipes. Ruby port is the “plain” port, that isn’t allowed to oxidize while aging. Talisker Port Ruighe (45.8% ABV) Appearance: Light bronze, quick forming legs. Nose:…

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Two Quick Drams: Double the Trouble With a duo of Taliskers

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Two Quick Drams: Double the Trouble With a duo of Taliskers

I clearly remember my first brush with the Talisker 10. It was brought out in a Johnny Walker Gold, Green and Blue labels tasting I attended, where some of the single malts at the core of the blends were shared too. It was love at first sight with two of those whiskys: Clynelish 14 and…

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