Glen Talloch Rare & Old Blended whisky offers a passable drinking experience, but it falls short when compared to other blended whiskies in its category. The aroma is rather generic, lacking any distinctive or captivating notes. There is a faint hint of peat and some light fruitiness, but overall, it lacks complexity and depth. On the palate, the whisky is smooth enough, but it lacks a unique character that would set it apart from other blended whiskies. The flavors are somewhat muted, and the taste profile lacks the richness and robustness one would expect from a "Rare & Old" blend. It fails to leave a lasting impression and doesn't evolve much throughout the sipping experience. The finish is disappointingly short and uneventful, leaving little to savor after each sip. This lack of complexity and depth in both taste and finish might leave enthusiasts and seasoned whisky drinkers wanting more from this expression. Considering its positioning as "Rare & Old," Glen Talloch falls short in living up to its promise. While it might be suitable for mixing or casual sipping, it lacks the finesse and character to be considered a stand-out option among other blended whiskies in its price range.
About this bottle
Glen Talloch Rare & Old is the entry-level expression in the brand's lineup. The blend is comprised of 30% malt whisky - single malts from Balblair, Knockdhu and Speyburn that have aged a minimum of 5 years. It is bottled at 40% ABV.
Reviews
Showing the most detailed of 13 parsed reviews.
🏴 05/11/2021 Lüleburgaz Burun: Karamel, baharat, hissedilir uhu, esmer şeker ve çiçeksi tatlar. Damak: İlk yudumda damakta hissedilir bir genç alkol ( etkisi hemen geçiyor), yakıcı bir yapı mevcut. Hafif yağlı, damağı sıvıyan bir hisse sahip. Bitiş: Kısa-orta bir bitiş. Narenciye, çiçeksi aromalar ve vanilya arıması alınıyor. Genel: İyice havalandırıldıktan sonra veya su ile seyreltildikten sonra denenmesi gereken bir ekspresyon. İlk etapta aldığımız yudumlar damağı hırpalayan genç alkolle biraz yorucu oluyor. 66/100
Niets bijzonders. Zit wel een smaakje aan maar niet met ogen dicht te herkennen. Voor als je whisky wilt drinken met vage kennissen. Niet te duur, weinig smaak maar toch scotch.
goedkope whisky,wel aangenaam verrast viel kwa smaak niet tegen. om te mixen of puur.
I’ve had the - PEATED - one, but it’s not in the app. (Instead of - CHOICE - )
It's nice, for a blend. Weird to call a five-year old old though...
7 more reviews were collected for this bottle. The longest ones are shown first.
Tastes like this
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.