Talisker Query

Dec 23, 2003 6 Replies

Has anyone tried the limited edition Talisker 20 y.o. cask strength? What was your opinion?



It would probably help if you could compare it to the 10 y.o. (still my favourite), the Amoroso Distillers Edition (enjoyable - just enough Talisker to cut through the sherry)and the Tactical 20 y.o. (only tried it once - didn't enjoy it, harsh tannins - reminded me or poor quality 1980s style red wine).



A local supplier has the 20 y.o. cask strength for 160 Euro, but my single tasting of the tactical was enough to make me reconsider or at least seek some advice.



Thanks for your help.



Merry Christmas.



R

Hi 'R',

Both versions (sherry and bourbon) were part of our 2003 malt maniacs awards, and the sherried one (bottled 2002) was the absolute winner. The bourbon version (bottled 2003) was more austere, and less consensual.

I'd say if it's the 'sherry' (check the label), don't hesitate one single second.

Hope this helps.

Santé

Serge

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Hi

I had the 2002 Talisker 20yo cask strength in a pub in Pitlochry. They didn't have it registered on the till, so I paid the same as the standard 10yo costs - a steal, literally.

It's great. It's got all the flavours you want from a Talisker and it goes on and on. So I can recommend it highly. The main difference is the sweetness from the sherrycasks, but it blends beautifully with the peak and salt. Just a wee warning, this is an highly sippable whisky, even without water. I've seen it in Britain for as low as £81.90 (2003-bottling).

Hi Martin,

Take care, if it's the 2003 bottling, it's the 100% bourbon version you saw. Very different from the 100% sherry, 2002 version.

Santé

Serge

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Thanks for the advice Serge. I'm now the proud owner of bottle No.

0004 of the 2002 sherry cask. It may be a while before I come up with good enough a reason to open it...celebrating a New Year maybe...

Slán

R

Hi R,

why did you bought it when you are not going to open it ??

Marc

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Hi Marc

New Years is now just 6 days away. I think I can wait that long.

R

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