Talisker 2009 Distillers Edition (Bottled 2019)

Talisker Distiller's Edition is the same as the 10-year-old Talisker expression, except that it spends several months in Oloroso sherry casks to finish. Clear, deep orange. Lightly peated (estimated 15-20 ppm) and very complex nose: light smoke, saddle leather, orange oil, cocoa powder, faint briny seaweed. Incredible balance: 45.8% ABV melds a flavor profile consistent with the nose, ending with white pepper. Long finish, fading to pure malt. Autumn in a glass. I prefer this to the regular Talisker 10-year, but the 18-year is hard to beat. A top-10 scotch for me.

Extremely smooth. For the peat heads out there, i would stick with the 10, but if you are looking for a smooth and complex dram with strong essence of Talisker that offers hints of sherry.

Nose is slightly waxy, with a touch of orange zest. Dark, earthy body of peat and plums. Slightly salty with a touch of white peach. Smooth with loads of sweet with a hint of vanilla.

Nose: sweet, smoky, cherry, leather Taste: Salty, smoky, sweet Finish: long, sweet and smoky

Talisker doesn’t mess up so this is good. It’s my lease favorite Talisker though.