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Talisker 18yr

  • Distiller:

    Talisker

  • Bottler:

    Talisker

  • ABV:

    45.8%

  • Age:

    18 Years

  • Price:
    $$$$$
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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 92
  • Publication: The Casks
  • Excerpt: The 18yr. old is incredibly well balanced smooth and easy to drink. A cold, rainy afternoon Scotch or shared with friends after a rich, winter meal.
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  • Raided Score: 91
  • Publication: Whiskey Bon
  • Excerpt: It’s not the cheapest bottle on either side of the Atlantic but if you feel like treating yourself you can’t go wrong with this.
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  • Raided Score: 94
  • Publication: Distiller
  • Excerpt: Perfect for an after-dinner drink or a mid-afternoon snack!
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  • Raided Score: 96
  • Publication: Whisky Monster
  • Excerpt: Talisker 18 excels with its beautiful balance, round texture and rich character.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • Publication: Drink Hacker
  • Excerpt: The coastal qualities in the 10 year old have been almost entirely transcended, but a persistent bit of salty ocean spray keeps the island quality alive.
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  • Raided Score: 94
  • Publication: Whiskey Rant
  • Excerpt: But what’s amazing is the fact that you can easily take big mouthfuls of this powerhouse. Sophisticated combination of strong peat and fruity sherry influence.
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  • Raided Score: 90
  • Publication: Whiskey Raiders
  • Excerpt: Decadent and wonderful, it's Talisker executing enviable balance and a great toolset of flavors here. Spendy, but worth it.
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House Review
  • Intro:

    Distilled by Talisker, this Island region Scotch whiskey sees quite a bit of interaction with the sea via the coastal climate.

  • Nose:

    Bread forward and complex - rising sourdough, bright honey, light lemon cream and a bite of pepper.

  • Taste:

    Rich on the palate, especially considering the low proof. Moderate, viscous mouthfeel. Honey, faint pepper, big brine notes that carry with the sweetness magnificently.

  • Finish:

    A faint bit of ash and the tiniest wisp of peat. Long finish that combines salinity, sea are, buttercream and lemon curd with grace.

  • Overall:

    Decadent and wonderful, it's Talisker executing enviable balance and a great toolset of flavors here. Spendy, but worth it.

  • Score:

    7

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  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources
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