TALISKER 14 ans Special Release 2025

Nose : Mild and assertive. A mellow yet forward and firmly maritime nose, dry in feel, with very light prickle. The top notes are maritime and mineral, led by briny beaches. As the liquid breathes in the glass, the aroma becomes fruitier, with a hint of white grape, while some light vegetal notes suggest parsnip and the nose feel becomes drier. A drop of water increases the maritime notes and adds a little peat to the effect.

Palate : Creamy. Smoothly creamy in texture, with a very pleasing mellow taste that is markedly sweet and also salty, and which quickly develops a controlled peppery feel, with hints of peat. Smoother and sweeter with water, and still spicy.

Overall : Long. Lengthy drying and lightly peppery, with a kick of spicy pink pepper and a faint smoky memory of peat in the aftertaste. All of these characters increase with a dash of water.