Whisky Single Malt Talisker 18 Anni

The Talisker Whisky 18 Years comes by the organization, the only distillery on the island of Skye, was built in 1830 and that, in its existence, had several owners. Following a fire that partially destroyed, it was rebuilt in 1960 and renovated in 1972 and in recent years. The protection of the tradition is still maintained at Talisker where you use four stills (two for the first and two for the second distillation). During the first part of the steam distillation of alcohol back in the still the same, to be redistilled; This special operation reflux gives the whiskey characteristic spicy. Talisker is available for several years as a single malt and has marked characteristics of malt produced on the islands. The first inkling of this 18 is fruit: plums, orange peel, experience sweeter and richer than expected. And even seaweed, smoke, low level of peat, with the final to be typical grip of chili. Appearance is amber and the nose is very large: rich plums and fruity, perhaps dried orange peel to which overlapping notes of toffee with a hint of smoke in the background. The smoke arises early in the foreground, while the notes of toffee is enriched with a hint of mint. With the water differs from its marine. There still remains the sweetness with notes of iodine but also smoky, like a match just turned off. The body is full, nice and soft. The palate has a fresh start, then firmer, with a hint of smoke. The overall feeling is of warmth. The finish is medium long and there is a hint of chili Talisker plucking tenuously.