Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750 mL

Introduction:
Produced at the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been crafted by the sea since 1830. Talisker 10 Year Old, the stalwart of the Talisker family, offers a powerful taste experience, with a sea-salty nose, spicy complexity, smoky sweetness, and a signature peppery finish. This whisky embodies the rugged maritime character of its coastal home. Its famously rich peat-smoke flavor and warm, peppery finish make it a standout in the world of single malts. Double distilled and aged for a minimum of 10 years in American oak casks, it embodies the essence of the wild sea surrounding the Isle of Skye.

Tasting Notes:

• Body: Full and rich
• Finish: Huge, long, warming, and peppery with an appetizing sweetness
• Nose: Powerful peat-smoke with hints of sea-water salt and fresh oysters, complemented by a citrus sweetness
• Palate: Rich dried-fruit sweetness, layers of smoke, strong barley-malt flavors, warming and intense, with a peppery kick at the back of the mouth

Pairing Suggestions:

• Talisker 10 Year Old pairs perfectly with a variety of rich foods. Try it with smoked meats, grilled steaks, or strong cheeses like blue cheese or aged cheddar.
• It also complements hearty stews or seafood dishes such as smoked salmon or oysters.
• For dessert, enjoy it alongside dark chocolate or a rich fruitcake.

Awards:

• Gold, International Spirits Challenge (1999, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014)
• Gold, International Wine & Spirit Competition (1993, 1997-1999, 2007-2009)
• Silver, International Wine & Spirit Competition (2000, 2014)
• Bronze, International Wine & Spirit Competition (1994, 1995)
• Silver, International Spirits Challenge (2009-2011)
• Bronze, International Spirits Challenge (1998)
• Best Single Malt Islands, World Whiskies Awards (2011, 2014)
• Gold, The Scotch Whisky Masters (2009)
• Silver, The Scotch Whisky Masters (2014)
• Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2000, 2001, 2003, 2009)
• Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2005, 2006)
• Silver, San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2004, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2016)
• 96 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2016)