Talisker 11 year old special Matured in a combination of first fill ex-bourbon, refill, and wine-seasoned casks, the result is a powerfully sweet and smoky dram.

APPEARANCE : Deep, glowing gold.

BODY : Medium

NOSE : Maritime in feel, with light spice-prickle, the first impression suggests a beach bonfire of dry seaweed, then deep-seated notes of maritime saltiness and marine engines take over, on a base of drying fresh linen. All these scents hold together well at reduced strength.

PALATE : Smoothly oily in texture, while the taste is gloriously sweet throughout and smoky-spicy, with a distinct fruity hint, all of which evokes an orchard seen through smoke and sea mist. A fine salty balance in the middle leads the spiciness on into a powerful chilli pepper catch as you swallow. With a drop of water, the sweet fruitiness and saltiness come into their own.

FINISH : Long, sustained and lightly smoky, with lingering warming spice.