Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2015-07-03 | Very Good

Recent Release: Talisker 30 Year Old Official Bottling

Talisker TALISKER 30yo OB 45.8%, one of 3738 bottles
Bottle #タリスカー(TALISKER)
A proudly matured Talisker, delivering satisfying deliciousness. Talisker TALISKER 30yo OB 45.8% one of 3738 bottles The aroma has a well-developed maturity, with notes of apricot jam, estery, pear and plum, orange, a pleasant malty feel and refined peat, with nuances of seafood, slightly resinous and tea. Upon drinking, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel that expands into complex layers of apricot jam, orange, pear, a subtle viscosity and sweet richness, a balanced malty sweetness, gentle peat, and an excellent balance with a long, satisfying finish. 【Very Good】 This is the official bottling of Talisker's 30 years. While peaty malts are often thought to have difficulty expressing estery maturity, this Talisker clearly conveyed that through its aroma. It did not feel dry or overly matured, with a well-balanced malty character and the characteristic seafood-like essence of an island whisky still present. This is likely due to the skillful cask selection in the official bottling process. When drinking, it offers a diverse range of fruit flavors and a concentrated viscosity, with the malty umami still lingering in balance. The peat is slightly mellow but still clearly present, creating a multidimensional flavor profile with high-level balance. To repeat, this is an outstanding long-matured Talisker that highlights the brilliance of official bottling. #Talisker (TALISKER)