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Whisky Review: Talisker Distillers Edition 2023

We review Talisker Distillers Edition 2023, a 10-year-old Scotch single malt finished in Amoroso-seasoned casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Talisker Distiller's Edition 2023 review

Tasting Notes

About:

10-year-old Scotch single malt finished in Amoroso-seasoned casks, 45.8% abv, SRP $85
Appearance:
Straw tending towards gold
Nose:
Cedar wood giving way to warm campfire and charcoal. The back end brings forward lemon grass, banana, and a hint of clove.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
Talisker is well balanced by the finishing cask. You feel the underlying 10-year whisky rise in the palate only to be tempered by the sweetness of the sherry. Despite being a younger whisky by Scotch standards it is balanced nicely by the Amoroso. I will say Amoroso doesn’t necessarily compliment the Talisker here, it really provides guardrails and mutes the harsher notes of the Scotch.rnrnIt’s a nice Scotch and easy win for fans of Talisker.

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.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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