Summary
Talisker 18 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Skye, known for combining the distillery’s maritime style with added maturity and polish. At 45.8% ABV, it is often seen as a more rounded and refined expression than the younger core bottlings.
Expect a balance of coastal character, soft smoke, peppery spice, and rich oak influence. For a novice drinker, it offers a classic island-style whisky experience that is flavorful and complex without being as forceful as heavily peated drams.
Common Notes
Tasting Notes
- Nose
- Soft smoke, sea air, peppery spice, and rich fruit with a touch of oak.
- Palate
- Rounded and full, with sweet fruit, maritime saltiness, gentle smoke, and warming spice.
- Finish
- Long, warming, and peppery, with lingering smoke and oak.
Additional Details
- Brand
- Talisker
- Series
- n/a
- Distilled At
- unknown
- Bottled By
- unknown
- ABV
- 45.8%
