Whisky: Talisker 57º North
Producer: Diageo
Distillery: Talisker
Whisky Type: Scotch Single Malt (100% malted barley from one distillery)
Age: Non-Age Statement (NAS)
Region: Highlands (Sub-region: Islands)
ABV: 57%
Aged in Cask:American oak refill
The style of the house: A distinctive marine and peppery character
Price Range: $$
The single malt takes its name from the latitude of the distillery (57 degrees north) in the isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland. I had the luck of visiting the volcanic island in 2015. It was a memorable experience. There are plenty of cliffs and trails, such as The Old Man of Storr, The Quiraing, and Neist Point, so if you are into the outdoors and enjoy quality Scotch whisky this island is a must.
I bought Talisker 57° North at Heathrow airport after tasting a free flight of Talisker Skye, Talisker 57° North, and Talisker Storm. Of the three non-age statements, Talisker 57° North was my favorite. This expression is relatively new (2008) and young, with all core flavors of the brand.
Tasting notes for Talisker 57º North
Talisker malts are unique, providing part of the backbone for the Johnnie Walker blends and gaining the respect among whisky connoisseurs due to their complexity and marine style.
Nose: Intense and clean nose with citrus, smoke, peat, and pepper.
Palate: Thin sweet entry that evolves immediately into a full blast of peat and pepper. Intense flavors, but surprisingly easy to drink even at cask strength. After adding water, the malt becomes less aggressive and slightly sweeter, but you can still taste the smoke, peat, and pepper. Lovely stuff!
Finish: A long and intense blast of smoke, peat, and pepper.
Conclusion: I love Talisker 57 North due to its explosive peppery character and uniqueness. This whisky is not going to cuddle you like some bourbons. The malt will reveal itself quickly and take you to a different place. A nice NAS malt if you enjoy a classic single malt. Slainte!
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Score: 4/5 ⭐
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