A few months ago I tasted and reviewed Talisker Skye, one of the three entry whiskies from the distillery. Today we are tasting one of the other two - the 10 year old bottling. Despite there now being three entry whiskies from Talisker, the 10 year old expression is their flagship bottling and has been for decades. Maybe tasting this will help explain why Talisker has chosen to put the Skye, Storm and 10 year old all at the same price point.

Talisker stands as a legendary figure in the realm of Scottish whisky, its heritage intertwined with the rugged landscapes of the Isle of Skye. Renowned for its distinctive peaty and maritime flavours, Talisker has long captured the hearts of whisky enthusiasts worldwide. This expression, the Talisker Skye, is a non-aged statement whisky made from a selection of young and old whiskies (3-25 years). Let’s find out more about this dram…

All of Scotland’s 142* distilleries are organised into one of five traditional whisky producing regions - Highlands, Speyside, Islay, Lowlands and Campbeltown. But what do these regions mean and are they useful? The regions group all of Scotlands distilleries by geography and historically meant that flavour profiles could be expected to be similar within each region due to similar processes and use of local barley. Let’s find out more…

I recently had the pleasure of savouring the Tobermory 12 year old expression (in fact it was a Christmas present to myself!). It is an enchanting Island single malt, from the Isle of Mull, that captivated my senses with its intricate layers and distinctive character…

Embarking on the tasting odyssey of Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Finish is an expedition into the unexpected realms of whisky. As a self-professed non-peat enthusiast, the allure of this dram extends beyond its flavour profile, delving into the realm of stunning styling and presentation…