Talisker 25 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask Top Notch Collection

A delicious Talisker with a vibrant fruity character. Talisker TALISKER 25yo DOUGLAS LAING Old Malt Cask TOP NOTCH COLLECTION 50% one of 320 bottles The aroma is vibrant, with notes of orange, vanilla, custard, floral, a touch of metal, strong peat smoke. Upon drinking, it starts with a soft mouthfeel and expands into a rich flavor of freeze-dried citrus and strawberry-like sweetness and acidity, with a gentle sweetness and stronger saltiness, light metallic notes, and slightly smoky peat. The finish is long. 【Very Good】 This Talisker 25 Year Old is part of the Top Notch Collection in Douglas Laing's OMC series. The bottling date is around 2000, suggesting the original spirit was from the mid-1970s. It has a vibrant aroma, with not only citrus fruitiness but also floral notes. There are also nuances of vanilla and custard, likely from bourbon casks. Additionally, the strong peat character typical of Talisker is present. When tasted, it expands beautifully with a vibrant flavor. Within the fruity notes, there was an unexpected strawberry-like sweetness that left an impression. The balance of sweetness, acidity, and saltiness is well done, with a satisfying peat presence and a long, enjoyable finish. It was a very delicious Talisker.