Overall quality
- Widely considered:
- High-end, refined Talisker
- More elegant than powerful
- Typical rating range:
- ⭐ 93–96 pts equivalent (unofficial consensus)
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Nose (aroma)
- Sea breeze / maritime salt
- Light smoke (very refined)
- Dried fruits (peach, citrus, apple)
- Waxy / creamy notes
- Old leather, spice, eucalyptus
👉 Very “old whisky character” — layered and calm
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👅 Palate (taste)
- Silky texture (big plus)
- Gentle peat smoke (not aggressive)
- Almond, nuts, vanilla
- Citrus peel + stone fruit
- Signature Talisker white pepper kick
👉 Balanced, not overpowering
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Real drinker feedback (community insight)
From whisky enthusiasts:
“Very elegant, maritime… gentle smoke”
“Citrus, salt, pepper — beautifully balanced”
Bottled in 2022, total 3195 bottles worldwide for collection.
