Tag Archives: Talisker

Review: Diageo Special Releases 2019

Posted on 16 October 2019 by Steve Prentice

Diageo Special Releases 2019 Once again the time of year has come where Diageo launch their Special Releases. Let’s have a look at them with my thoughts on the range…

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Review: Talisker Skye

Posted on 22 April 2015 by Steve Prentice

Talisker Skye – 45.8% abv Info: NAS. Toasted and refill American oak casks accentuate the sweet, citrus notes of Talisker. More notes on SWB here. Colour: Orange golden. Nose: Sweet, malty, some younger spirit. Toffee and caramel notes. Puffs of smoke from the … Continue reading →

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News & PR: Talisker launches new whisky, Talisker Skye

Posted on 10 April 2015 by Steve Prentice

TALISKER™ LAUNCHES NEW WHISKY TO CELEBRATE THE WILD BEAUTY OF ITS HOME, THE ISLE OF SKYE TALISKER SKYE is the newest release from the distillery on the Isle of Skye. Crafted to reflect the rugged, wild beauty of the Isle … Continue reading →

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Review: Talisker 5 Year Old – Douglas Of Drumlanrig

Posted on 16 October 2014 by Steve Prentice

Talisker 5yo – Douglas of Drumlanrig – Best of the West Festival bottling – 59.9% ABV Info: Distilled in December 2008 and bottled in April 2014. Single cask, 298 bottles, refill hogshead cask 10592 from the folks at Hunter Laing. Colour: Very … Continue reading →

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News: Talisker Dark Storm launched as a travel retail exclusive

Posted on 17 July 2013 by Steve Prentice

Diageo, the maker of Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has today revealed a new expression of its world-famous scotch – Talisker Dark Storm™, the smokiest whisky produced by the remote island distillery.

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News: Talisker Introduces New Port-finished Single Malt Whisky

Posted on 19 April 2013 by Steve Prentice

Following the successful launch of TALISKER STORM™ in March, the famous Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Isle of Skye is now acquiring another new family member, this time enriched by double maturation in port cask wood. It has been … Continue reading →

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News: Talisker Distillery’s New Visitor Centre Opens After £1 Million Revamp

Posted on 10 April 2013 by Steve Prentice

The world-famous Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye has opened its doors to its spectacular new visitor centre following a £1million redevelopment. Distillery manager Mark Lochhead officially opened the new centre in time for the Easter tourist season following … Continue reading →

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Review & Comparison: Talisker Storm vs Talisker 10yo

Posted on 20 March 2013 by Steve Prentice

Talisker Storm – NAS – 45.8% (NAS = No Age Statement) Light golden in colour, a touch of E150a so I’m told. The smell is sweet and sour, peat and smoke, with dry grassy/mossy undertones and lashings of vanilla. The … Continue reading →

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