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Talisker Distillery
Carbost, Isle of Skye
Talisker sits in the village of Carbost on the Minginish Peninsula, on the rugged west side of the Isle of Skye. Brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill founded it in 1830, leasing the land from the MacLeods, and it began distilling...
Tasting notes
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Powerful peat smoke balanced by sea salt, fresh oysters, citrus sweetness, and a touch of pepper.
Palate:
Rich and full-bodied, with sweet dried fruit, barley malt, and waves of smoke. Intense pepper explodes at the back of the palate, complemented by warming spices.
Finish:Long and warming, with lingering peppery notes, smoky sweetness, and a touch of maritime saltiness.

