Talisker - 8YO 2020 release 57.9% (WF 90)

Talisker

Talisker 8YO 2020 release 57.9%

Type : Single malt whisky
Vintage: Unknown
Bottled : 2020
Cask: Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Age : 8YO
Strength : 57.9% vol.
Content : 700ml

Whiskyfun: 90 pts 

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Tasting note from Master of Malt for reference

Nose:
First impressions are led by a sweet seaside vibe: seaweed, iodine, crystallised citrus fruit and charred meat. After a while, molasses and stewed tropical fruits come through, along with a wisp of smoke.

Palate:
Silky smooth and mouthfilling, with prickles of that characteristic Talisker pepperiness. The fruit becomes more caramelised, and the smoke becomes more bonfire-like, but the nose and palate are beautifully aligned.

Finish:
Long and warming, with the pepper turning more chilli-like, wrapped up in gentle smoke.

Overall:
An unusual Talisker with the rum cask influence, and absolutely one to add to the must-try list.