Review #261; Scotch #88: Talisker 8yr 2009 Old Particular K&L Selection

This is a selection by K&L and is lightly peated at 22ppm. This is non-chill filtered and no color added. Lets have a taste.

ABV: 59.5%

Nose: Brine, Vanilla, light smoke, deli meats.

Palate: Medium Mouthfeel, Brine, Vanilla, Light Smoke, ash, pepper,.

Finish: Medium finish, Strong Brine, Vanilla, Smoked Deli Meat, light ash, pepper, clove.

Rating: 6/10

This is a good release, salty, slight smoke but very little peat influence to me. A fairly straightforward and good dram. Young and powerful with punchy flavors but balanced and delicious.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect