NV Talisker (2015 Release) 30 YO 45.8%
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Matured for three decades in American oak casks, this carries a sweet smokiness and maritime air that befits an aged Talisker. White pear, Golden Delicious apple, ground black pepper, and a pleasant whiff of barbecued fish skin round off the nose. Smooth and slightly oily on the palate, with honey, nectarine, vanilla cream, candied orange, sweet oak, salt, and pepper, interwoven with little darts of smoke. Finish of sweet oak, gentle pepper, and barbecued fruits. (Release date: 8/24; 2,610 bottles worldwide)
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Honey, salted caramel, sea spray, beach bonfire, cream, and gentle black pepper on the nose, drifting into Highland toffee and banana chip. It's much mellower and less spicy than younger Taliskers, with more honeyed, creamy sweetness on the palate of lemon, lime, apricot, and a gentle whirl of pepperiness. Then it glides into notes of Scottish tablet, vanilla, barley, lemon biscuit, and soft oak. (3,200 bottles; 498 for U.S.)