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11th October 2010 |
 Talisker 30 Year Old
Talisker, the award-laden single malt
from the Isle of Skye, arrives this year
in a 30 year old release of 3,000
individually numbered bottles available
worldwide - the fifteenth and equal
oldest limited release to be offered by
the distillery.
At this great age, some of the pepper
has faded: this is judged to be "a more
mature, reserved Talisker which is also
confident, consistent and clearly in its
prime."
"An interesting and complex whisky, with
aromas that change constantly and a
lively taste, followed by a long finish,
with roasted malt, the ghost of black
pepper, and some nutmeg in the smoky and
savoury aftertaste."
Aged in Refill American & European Oak
casks for 31 years then bottled at its
natural cask strength of 57.3% ABV, it
is a limited edition of 3000
individually numbered bottles and has a
RRP of £230.
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Talisker 30 Year Old Tasting Notes
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Appearance:
Full gold. Good beading.
Nose:
Mild nose-feel. Very reserved, and slow.
At first, teasing fruit acidity (red
apple skins) and dried fruits, with
sweeter notes (rum toffee, chocolate
brownies). Quickly then, sooty smoke (a
burned out peat fire) with, after a
while, alluring, aromatic spices
(frankincense, clove, cedar) and
polished oak, followed by more fruit,
now boiled sweets. Water makes it more
maritime, with iodine, menthol and beach
scents, but there are also notes of milk
chocolate and soft vanilla toffee in the
smoky development.
Body:
Medium.
Taste:
Drinks well at full strength. Slow but
consistent, with autumn berries and
dried fruit. Cherry stones. Cooling at
first, then becoming hot and lively.
Water (add only a little) brings up a
pleasant smooth texture. It’s now quite
sweet and again cooling to start (tarte
au chocolat) then warming overall, with
some salt, a trace of acidity and some
very measured, slightly sooty, smoke.
Finish:
Long, with roasted malt, the ghost of
black pepper, and some nutmeg in the
smoky and savoury aftertaste.
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Other 2010 Diageo Special Releases
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Diageo Special Releases Availability
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On sale in most markets in Europe, but
not all markets take all 9 products.
Also available in selected global duty
free outlets.
In the US market, the following will be
available: Lagavulin 12 year old, Caol
Ila 12 year old, Talisker 30 year old,
Glenkinchie 20 year old, Cragganmore 21
year old, Glen Spey 21 year old, and
Auchroisk 20 year old.
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