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2014-05-28 | Good/Very Good

Talisca Official 175th Anniversary

Talisker TALISKER OB 175th ANNIVERSARY 45.8% bottled in 2005
Bottle #タリスカー(TALISKER)
A delicious Talisker with a strong presence of fruit, barley, and peat. Talisker TALISKER OB 175th ANNIVERSARY 45.8% bottled in 2005 The aroma features apricot jam, plums, orange, seafood dashi, strong peat, and a clear barley note. From the back, there's an earthy plant-like sensation. When drinking, it has a smooth and slightly viscous texture with the sweetness of orange marmalade. The taste gradually brings out the barley's umami, strong peat, seafood dashi, and an oily finish that lingers on the palate. [Good/Very Good] An official Talisker bottle to commemorate its 175th anniversary. The aroma clearly presents ripe fruits, the strong peat and seafood dashi typical of an Islay malt, along with a clear barley note. When drinking, it has a texture unexpectedly viscous, and the rich umami of orange and barley, along with dashi's savory depth, is clearly felt. The finish is oily and long-lasting. It was a very well-crafted, delicious Talisker.