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Whisky Review: Talisker 30 Year Single Malt Whisky

We review Talisker 30-Year-Old, with just under 500 bottles of this venerable whisky having been exported to the United States.

OVERALL RATING

10
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Talisker 30-Year-Old (image via Malts.com)

Tasting Notes

About:

48.5% ABV/750 mL. SRP $999.99 (USD). American oak cask. Released 3,216 bottles globally/498 in the U.S.
Appearance:
Lemon-yellow
Nose:
The Scotch is peaty, smoky, beastly – like a cured meat. Then it opens up to the warm sweetness of dried fig.
Palate:
The taste of vegetation, clover and bitter lemon peel, with coffee notes in the finish. The smokiness is surprisingly mellow and dry.
Finish:
Comments:
Absolutely perfect. I loved every moment of this tasting, and this comes from someone who isn’t always in the mood for Scotch. Of all the higher priced Scotch whiskies, this 30 year is a treat that I’m honored to have been able to experience.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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