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Talisker 25-year-old вызывает полярные оценки: одни находят его сбалансированным, сложным и элегантным, другие — слишком мягким, сладким и не стоящим своей цены. Часто отмечают, что долгая выдержка ослабила характерные торфяные и перечные ноты.
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В отзывах виски описывают по-разному. Часть дегустаторов считает его очень сбалансированным, сложным и гармоничным, с фруктовыми, солёными, йодистыми, дымными и перечными нотами; в числе прочего упоминаются карамель, морская соль, солёная карамель, специи, маслянистость и умеренная сладость, а также зелёное яблоко, цитрус, мёд, ваниль, персик, абрикос и изюм. Нос нередко характеризуют как морской, с дымом, торфом, цитрусом, мёдом, специями и дубом, вкус — как солёный, фруктовый, маслянистый, с перцем, ванилью, табаком и дымом. Финиш описывают в диапазоне от короткого и горько-вяжущего до долгого, пряного и сладковатого, чаще — как средний или средне-долгий, иногда с горечью, пеплом, дубом и специями. Отдельно встречаются похвалы сложности и элегантности, а также мнение, что релиз лучше предыдущих, включая версию 2017 года, и что качество вернулось после временного спада.
При этом немало критики и противоречий. Некоторые считают виски разочарованием за свою цену — слишком мягким, сладким, «плоским», лишённым дыма и сложности, с коротким финишем; отмечают, что длительная выдержка «высосала» характерную для Talisker торфяную и перечную составляющую, и что 18-летняя и 10-летняя версии выглядят предпочтительнее. Звучат претензии к цене, фильтрации и цвету, мнение, что виски скорее «спиртовой», чем бочковый, а также сомнения в соотношении цены и качества. Часть отзывов указывает на недостаток интенсивности аромата и финиша, меньшую сложность по сравнению с 18-летним, «искусственный» характер дыма в новой версии, нехватку «правильной остроты» в финише, слабую торфяность, недостаток цитрусовых нот по сравнению с 10- и 18-летними версиями и водянистость. Оценки тоже расходятся — от максимально высокой, с формулировкой «мягкий, но с ударом», до сдержанных 85–89, где подчёркивается высокая питкость при скромной интенсивности, и до характеристик «слишком консервативный» и «водянистый».
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· 2026-10-08T05:31:24Z · источник evidence
2020 bottling Bottle number: TC25 4032 Very poor indeed for the price. Rather harsh and I have had far smoother whiskies even at cask strength, I can only assume that the quality control and the heart of the distillation didn't quite make it into the cask without some of the harsher spirits. The general flavour is of an initial pleasant sweetness and smoke, but honestly it is not worth the price, and the harshness needs tempering despite 25 years which leads me to suspect that we are dealing with low spirits. Whereas the original cask strength bottling was extraordinary this perhaps only offers a slight step-up from the 18 year old and is marred by a noticeable dryness from the prolonged wood aging and like so many modern whiskies it is thin and lacks body and complexity and doesn't seem to have gained anything from ageing, certainly not any noticeable mellowness or smoothness. Talisker used to be truly unique, with a smokiness and almost volcanic intensity quite distinct from the Islays. Now they are hardly discernible, in their mild and weak mediocrity. I suspect that a lot of mediocre distillations were put in cask and forgotten about, and rediscovered in this present age of whisky boom and these poor quality distilates were duly bottled at maximum price. Be warned. This is not good quality whisky, It is poor quality whisky which has been aged for 25 years to be just about drinkable.
Very balanced and drinkable - very good!
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| Нос | 90 | Apple, pear, orange, honey, coastal peat, iodine, little seabreeze, little citric, hint of vanilla - pretty good |
| Вкус | 90 | Fruity, iodine, salty, subtle sweetness, more coastal peat, little smoky, peach, apple, little spices |
| Финиш | 89 | Medium long, warm, fruity, iodine, pepper, spices, fine peat and smoke |
Nose: Heavy and oily whisky. Very dense and complex in aroma. Dark fruits, red fruits, caramel, salt, varnish, light smoke, heather honey, beech wood, sugar cane. Taste: Also very complex. Roasted almonds, salty caramel, toffee, toast, red fruits, pomegranate, a hint of mold from jams, dried mushrooms, baked apples. Finish: Delightfully full and warm. Lots of autumn fruits and delicate cigar smoke.
2024-05-05
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| Нос | 89 | gently maritime, salty, also gentle fruitiness, slightly nutty |
| Вкус | 90 | very gentle, very slight hint of pepperiness, some fruitiness |
| Финиш | 89 | medium length and gentle |
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Sorry for this price, no. Cillfiltered, colored. Chill filtration took from it the spiciness. Lagavulin 9 very similar to this one, but costs much less and also has smoke.
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| Нос | 84 | Banana, toffy, caramel, some distant salty notes, no smoke. |
| Вкус | 83 | Too much gentle, sweet, fruits, no smoke. |
| Финиш | 83 | Short. |
18yo expression just does it better.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Expected much more complexity... For me 10yo is few levels up of this :/...
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| Нос | 86 | Pretty muted, there is some complexity but it's all thin... Well polished, lightly dirty, briny, spicy, lightly earthy, slightly floral, hints of boiled eggs, stone fruit, honey, icing sugar... To be sincerely, disappointment |
| Вкус | 85 | Smoke is there, spiciness is there, ash, light fruitiness, costal nots, floral, some weird juiciness, honey, minerally |
| Финиш | 83 | A lot of dust, lightly cooling, oily, honey cookies, slightly industrial, ash, icing sugar... |
For me, the age in cask has sucked out the peaty. Citrus, peppery character influence that I love in Talisker. It’s probably a personal preference but I wouldn’t be looking at an aged Talisker. It does however have nice rich sherried notes and you can get why people love this
A wonderful, complex and harmonious whisky. I didn’t think that the modern Talisker 25 would be so good and worthy of our attention. No alcohol content, including residual alcohol. 22 23 22 22
Relatively flat whisky. For a 25 yo bottling, I would have liked to have been more selective when choosing the barrels. Or is there nothing left in the inventory that still has a beautiful, voluminous body? I wouldn't be willing to spend so much money (> 200 EUR) on such a whisky and I was lucky enough to be able to taste it at a dear friend's.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
All kinds of pepper, light lemon tart, apricot, dark oak and smoke, bitter texture, subtle sea breeze, overall smooth but there is no touching point compared to expectation, simplicity
A beautifully balanced expression of modern Talisker. One of the finest of your daily drams.
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| Нос | 89 | Very ripe red apples, a faint nuance of coastal sea breeze, mid-palate baking spices leaning toward cinnamon and star anise, and a touch of sawdust. |
| Вкус | 89 | The apple notes grow much denser, almost perfume-like. Followed by licorice, a peeking maritime character, and a clinging, tannic grip (maybe some sherry cask influence!). |
| Финиш | 88 | Bittersweet compared to the palate. Faintly vanillic, transitioning into a deeply savory nuttiness like that of toasted sesame seeds. Traces of baked apple remain at the very end. |
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| Нос | 89 | Lemon, citrus, ash, white pepper; after a short while, the sea aroma will intensify, along with notes of nectar, lemon-flavored sweet cream, green apple, vanilla, and toasted wheat. |
| Вкус | 89 | The first part features lemon marmalade, sweet and sour berries, and nectar; the middle part contains burning firewood, light peat, woody spices, and sea salt; and the last part includes baked biscuits, sweet cream, mint, and minerals. |
| Финиш | 88 | Long-lasting and oily, with notes of mint, cream, light nectar, slightly dehydrated orange, sea salt, and dried tobacco. |
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нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Talisker Session: 2022.09.07. https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/159353/talisker-08-year-old 85+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/45206/talisker-2002 86- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/199187/talisker-25-year-old 87+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/197827/talisker-25-year-old 88+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/94143/talisker-30-year-old 92- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/3034/talisker-25-year-old 93+
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A solid bottling that has a bit of a hard time living up to the age expectations on the finish. Overall, however, excellently arranged. Balanced enjoyment - dignified and elegant in the glass. Throughout its structure, this talisker is harmoniously shaped by the quarter century. Unfortunately, the price is out of control and it is advisable to mentally ignore it when enjoying it.
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smell 90 taste 90 departure 90
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Talisker 25 Year Old, 45.8%. 30ml sample from TSE, consumed June 2025. Very dark orange – looks like it’s been tangoed for sure. Just to even out the colour between batches. Aroma is oysters in butter sauce, sandstone. It almost has an old maize-based grain whisky sweetness. I have a bottle of North British that reminds me of this on the nose. American oak sweetness cut through with an airy minerality. Body is watery+. The cask sweetness merges with the oysters and a light chilli dimension into a cohesive rounded flavour. The building red chilli pepper vibe on the finish is so distinctive to Talisker. There are aspects I like a lot – the balance between the cask and the spirit is really very good indeed – still spirit-led despite the age, nicely supported by the cask flavours. It’s well-judged from that perspective, almost idyllic. For fans of Talisker, yes definitely worth trying without a doubt … although at £425 you do have to ask how much more is being offered than the 10 year old expression (mix in some old grain whisky and you’ll have this). 3.525/84
Overall: "Smooth and easy to drink. However, the value for money is questionable." It exhibits delicate and diverse notes and is smooth, making it comfortable to drink. However, the intensity of the aroma and finish is somewhat lacking, and unless you take a generous sip, the flavor intensity also feels like a drawback. Considering that it is by no means cheap even when purchased overseas, if asked, "Does it have any particular strengths compared to Johnnie Walker Blue?", the answer is one of deep disappointment. Given the much higher price, I cannot help but wonder if it would have been better if the ABV had been set at over 48%—even if not close to the 56% of the Johnnie Walker Cask Edition. It has almost nothing lacking to receive excellent reviews, such as diverse layers and good balance, but the single aspect of intensity is fatally disappointing.
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| Нос | 89 | Green Apple / Acacia Honey / Pear / Pineapple / Passion Fruit / Orange / Vanilla / Peat / Apricot / Peach It is quite soft before swirling. It maintains a soft feel even after swirling, with little difference. The scent is not particularly strong. It becomes sweeter over time. When you first start smelling it, the refreshing scent of green apples is dominant. As time passes, the fragrance begins to unfold, with a sweet scent reminiscent of sweet honey emerging. After a little more time, a floral note blends in, still appearing light as it evolves into a nuance like acacia honey. The initial apple scent gradually becomes sweeter, coming across as the freshness of a well-ripened apple. Other fruit notes also form quite rich layers. The intensity is moderate, so it does not come across as distinctively strong, but tropical fruit aromas are added, featuring the cool nuances of pear and the spiciness of pineapple. Likewise, as the scent unfolds, the intensity of the pear increases. The citrus notes also exhibit multiple layers, most notably evoking passion fruit and orange. While a subtle tropical fruit nuance of passion fruit is present, the tartness of a ripe orange is added. It blends appropriately with the other scents to create a well-balanced fragrance. Vanilla settles subtly, forming a foundation that acts like a canvas for the other scents. There is a slight peat nuance; initially, only a faint iodine note is detected, but as the fragrance unfolds, the iodine and salt nuances become slightly stronger. However, the overall intensity is not strong. As time passes, a sensation reminiscent of burnt wood ash becomes more prominent. The stone fruit scents of apricot and peach also become increasingly stronger as the fragrance unfolds. The overall impression is closer to apricot, but it presents a complex blend of the peach scent one might expect from a firm peach and the sweet peach scent one might expect from a soft peach. - Overall: It features quite delicate and smooth layers. It takes some time to unfold; initially, the bourbon cask impression is strong, but as the scent begins to develop, notes of refill sherry blend in exquisitely, presenting a harmonious balance of various layers. |
| Вкус | 89 | Soil / Smoky / Iodine / Salt / Peach / Raisin / Apricot / Coconut / Green Apple / Pineapple / Orange Candy / Vanilla / Nutmeg / Pepper / Sugar Honey / Avocado Oil / Nut Hint The intensity of the notes feels much stronger than the aroma. Personally, I tend to put a little more alcohol into my mouth when enjoying whiskies under 48% ABV, so I think that is why it feels that way. If you put it in your mouth carefully, as you would a CS whisky, the notes are significantly diminished, and citrus notes like lemon stand out strongly. This review was written based on taking a slightly more generous amount into the mouth. Although not intense, a distinct peat flavor is felt right from the start. Mixed with stone fruit notes, it is not sharp, but there is a significant earthy feel and subtle smoky notes. There are iodine-based notes, but they are not strong and are rather closer to a salty taste. It is roughly the salty sensation one feels at the seaside. The stone fruit notes are very strong. There is also a significant mix of dried fruit nuances reminiscent of raisins. The scent of ripe peaches rises into the nasal cavity, while an apricot-like sensation unfolds in the mouth. The nutty sensation of coconut flesh that naturally follows seamlessly connects to the next note. Green apple is added to the flavor profile, which was predominantly sweet earlier, giving it a light and refreshing feel. The spiciness adds just the right amount of tropical fruit nuances, such as pineapple. Although there is orange citrus, the sweetness is so strong that it feels like orange candy. Vanilla is present in moderation, but not as intense as the other notes; it merely indicates its presence. The spices are also blended in moderately, making it comfortable to drink, but overall, the aroma perceived through the nose is reminiscent of nutmeg, while the stimulation of pepper is felt on the tongue. The sweetness is similar to refined honey. While the sweetness is intense, it seems closer to the sweetness of the stone fruits mentioned earlier than that of honey. However, floral notes are interspersed here and there, occasionally giving it a touch of acacia honey. - An oily sensation like avocado oil lingers in the mouth, mixed with a nutty flavor and a faint hint of nuts. - Overall Impression: The weak intensity of the aroma can be sufficiently overcome by the amount in the mouth. However, if you drink it cautiously, as you would a CS whisky, the intensity and layering feel somewhat lacking. It is fun to enjoy the delicate and diverse notes. The good balance makes it comfortable to enjoy the various flavors. |
| Финиш | 87 | Apple / Peach / Apricot / Raisin / Vanilla / Sugar Honey / Orange / Salt / Pepper / Tannin / Nuts - The finish is of medium length. However, the intensity of the notes is not strong, and if you include the subtle feeling, it continues for a long time. Initially, the freshness of apple seems prominent, but its intensity quickly fades, giving way to stone fruit notes. It gives the impression that peach and apricot notes will be dominant, but the intensity fails to rise sufficiently; after a mid-range peak, it settles subtly. A raisin-like quality is naturally blended in. As the intensity of the other notes weakens, the vanilla actually feels a bit more distinct. There is a slight floral undertone, but it is not strong, making it feel closer to refined honey. The citrus notes are not strong, just giving a slight orange feel. - The peat is subtle, but overall it is dominated by the saltiness of the salt, leaving a slight ash-like smokiness. The spice isn't strong, but the pungent sensation of pepper lingers on the tongue and roof of the mouth for quite a while. A rough tannic sensation remains in the mouth. There is a faint hint of nuts. - Overall Impression: It feels like the various notes felt in the flavor have been refined. However, the intensity is lacking. |
A solid bottling that finds it somewhat difficult to live up to the expectations that naturally arise given its age. On the nose it is relatively closed, not very complex and even a lot of time in the glass does not bring about the turnaround. The palate is always the highlight. The oily body and peppery attack is fun, even if it really fails to impress on the palate. The finish is a bit ashy at first, but then there are nice ripe (fruit) notes that do justice to the age of this bottling.
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| Нос | 86 | Surprisingly restrained nose with very delicate smoke and fine citrus notes. Not as full and complex as hoped. The alcohol is not noticeable. Very light smoke, more of a maritime breeze, orange peel, caramel, tobacco, heather, a touch of vanilla. |
| Вкус | 89 | Tingling start, very nice oily body. Very light smoke again (towards the campfire), pepper, caramel, oranges, cherries, malt, freshly cut grass, vanilla, light chocolate, oak. |
| Финиш | 88 | Mid-length finish. Ash, vanilla, citrus notes, caramel, tobacco, leather, pickled cherries. |
Coastal pear, iodine, candied orange, honey, bit more fruity than the 18yo, but in the same league, really enjoyable
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this new version is alright I do miss the chocolate-milky and fruity flavor of an earlier version the peat of this new one comes a bit artificial......by that I mean it is somehow intended (to present itself) OK after some a few minutes it kinda opens up more, and I get more juice and chocolate milk, good 88.5
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| Нос | 89 | smoky, yellow jam, dried fruit, canned orange, juice, spice |
| Вкус | 88 | smoke, yellow jam, juice, salt, peat, roasted bean paste, honey, syrup & toasted bread |
| Финиш | 88 | a bit bitter, peat, salt, sweet |
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Pretty good new release.
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| Нос | 88 | |
| Вкус | 86 | |
| Финиш | 87 | Just lacks complexity and a proper edge in the finishing. |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Smooth but packs a punch
A subtle, sweet and extremely drinkable whisky. The sweetness happens without the typical notes of ripe apple or sherry fruit. Slightly less complex than the 18yo.
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Green apple with a subtle smokiness, dark orange with a hint of spicy wood, meadow herbs, vanilla with hints of toffee and caramel. Minimal citrus notes with a touch of peat and the slightest hint of spice. Initially mild and creamy on the palate, the typical Talisker spiciness suddenly kicks in with its familiar chili kick. Salt, iodine, pepper, spicy wood with citrus notes and green apple, orange zest, oily and creamy. Relatively low alcohol content, nutty with slightly musty notes. The aftertaste is minimal and very delicate. Slightly oily, with notes of old mint and fresh peppermint, nutty with a hint of old wood and dried peat. A 25-year-old Talisker speaks for itself! While I find "newer" bottlings somewhat weaker and flatter compared to those from the 2000s or 2010s, they are still successful and extremely delicious...
[January, 2022] Some of the older Talisker 25-years old were truly excellent, e.g. the 2007 edition (WB id 631). Unfortunately the quality degraded significantly over the last decade while its price more than doubled. But some people say, this year's edition should be much better so I bought a bottle for 220 Euro in a special offer... ...and to be honest: If this is a better quality than that of the last releases I do not want to taste any of these older vintages at all. This is average quality at best and (to me) not worth the heavy bucks requested but this is true for many drams during these crazy boom times, unfortunately. But there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel and surprisingly it is the head-light of an oncoming train: After the third dram my taste buds have adapted to this modern taste and now I can appreciate this bottling much more and I would raise this score to about 90 points. Looks good, but why should I drink two drams of this expensive stuff until I can enjoy it, finally? This makes no sense, not to me...
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| Нос | 88 | The colour is deep gold and the nose offers a pleasant profile of sweet barley sugars and subtle peat in a significant wooden setting. This is nice to sniff, but it is a rather simple profile and I miss the joy of exploring different aromas badly. Because of this restricted complexity I would have guessed a much younger dram in a blind setting. Even after a long breathing time no new impressions are released. Do not get me wrong, this nose is absolutely okay - but that is it, period. |
| Вкус | 88 | The taste is quite simple too with very little different flavours to explore (for a 25-years old, let alone a Talisker). There is nothing wrong with it, I simply expect much more from such a dram priced at 250 Eurobucks. Even after longer chewing no major new impressions are released - so this an easy quaffable dram but it is of minor exploration interest only. |
| Финиш | 87 | The dram arrives warming and coating on my palate with some bitter-astringent moments from heavy tannins. The finish is not that long (I would call this medium to short) and shows even more drying-astringent impressions which get a little distracting towards the end. Some water releases more spicy aromas in the nose but it turns the taste and finish even more bitter-astringent (heavy tannins at work). I like to nose this dram somewhat reduced but prefer to drink it neat. |
Two bottles of Tesca 25 Years were opened at the same time, the 2015 bottled version and the new 2021 bottled version. They are opened at the same time. I like both.
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| Нос | 88 | First of all, whether it is the 2015 or 2021 version, their scent flavors are very close, in a convergent flavor wheel range; peat, sea water, old newspapers, sweet yellow flowers, lemon, citrus, powdered spice perfume, seaweed ,shell. In terms of both, the 2021 version is more open, the sour and sweetness is relatively higher, and it focuses more on the direction of flowers and fruits. The 2015 version is more inclined to the sea, oyster, seaweed, etc. In terms of the feeling of alcohol, the 2021 version will be more exciting, of course, I am not sure if this is because of bottle aging or because of the state. All, I think the difference is there, but it is not a fundamental tonal adjustment. |
| Вкус | 89 | I have been trying hard and trying to find the obvious difference between them. Unfortunately, I don't think there is much difference between them. So, I can't understand the reason for the price difference between the two in the market. come? Let me talk about the commonality first. Both versions have a certain bitterness, which makes me regret that I did not have such an experience in the 2018 that I drank before. The performance of 2021 is consistent with the smell, and it is relatively sweeter. At the entrance of 2015, first of all, there is a little dram in the sense of water. In addition, I think the overall is still very good, and it is a representative mid-range wine of Taisca. |
| Финиш | 87 | There is a certain difference between the two in the final rhyme. The 2021 version is higher than the 2015 version in terms of length and intensity (of course, I still doubt whether it is because of the effect of bottle aging or the preservation of the wine), and on the rhyme, I think the bitter bottom mentioned above is I think it has a bitter bottom and is amplified; in the end, 2015 has a more obvious sense of salty and oceanic flavor, and 2021 is more inclined to malt and honey. |
I like it very much. Much better than the 2017 Talisker. Well done! 86-90 – Wow, really good one, need a bottle
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| Нос | 90 | Maritime sweet. Very pleasant even if not sticking out. |
| Вкус | 91 | Sweet fruits, almost tropical. Very good. I love it. |
| Финиш | 90 | A super tasty finish. It will be sweet and fruity. No trash. Some dark chocolate on the 2nd dram, bitter. |
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| Нос | 86 | Really weak to start. BBQ bell pepper skewers, dried apricots and preserved plums. |
| Вкус | 88 | Mandarin oranges, fresh apricots, dried pineapples. It's oily and maintained a low level of fruitiness after excessive chewing. |
| Финиш | 87 | Green tea with honey, mango skin, dried apricots and mung bean mash. |
A textbook of highly-aged peated whisky. Compared to the 18-year-old the personality of citrus has decreased but the sweetness of fruit and honey have become stronger.
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| Нос | 88 | Red apple, dried plum, honey, apricot, roasted pineapple, wood fire ashes |
| Вкус | 90 | Salty, apple juice, ripe tangerine, apricot, vanilla, peat between wood fire and iodine. |
| Финиш | 89 | Quite decent finish, with soft wood fire, dried apple and orange oil. |
At first old oak and dark chocolate, then toffee notes, nuts, cinnamon, lots of marine notes and peat atmosphere in the background.
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| Нос | 89 | Smoked meat, citrus, floral, lemon peel, ink, malt, sea salt, some alcohol |
| Вкус | 88 | It tastes salty at first, then the fruity taste emerges. The texture of the wine is low in density, but it is oily and very smooth and easy to chew. After waking up for a while, the sweet taste appears, and the mint |
| Финиш | 87 | Spices: tangerine peel, mint, some bitter and salty |
A very fine nose. He is conspicuously reserved. Very little peat, almost no smoke. The nose looks mature and elegant. Intense flavors on the palate, even though the alcohol content is quite mild. It impresses with fresh, fruity notes. It's not overwhelming, very pleasant.
A ripe top malt with complex, interwoven aromas and great spiciness.
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
Excellent Talisker. The nose is the best, real good!
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
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| Нос | 89 | Smoked meat, citrus, floral, lemon peel, ink, malt, sea salt, some alcohol |
| Вкус | 88 | It tastes salty at first, then the fruity taste emerges. The texture of the wine is low in density, but it is oily and very smooth and easy to chew. After waking up for a while, the sweet taste appears, mint, |
| Финиш | 88 | Dried orange peel bitter citrus salty |
I can’t forget the moment I held it on my palate The nose and finish may not surpass Talisker 18, but the palate alone belongs in a league of its own.
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| Нос | 88 | Green apple, heather honey, iodine, vanilla, apple, cider, plum, floral, yuzu "Deep and rich, but is it worth 25 years?" As expected from a 25-year official bottling, there are no off-notes—only depth and richness. However, it doesn’t project its aromas as intensely as one might expect given the ABV. Green apple, vanilla, apple, and soft heather honey form the base, with a hint of cider fizz. Then come the plum and yuzu—sweet yet citrusy notes that are pleasantly uplifting. Still, it lacks a real impact. If you asked whether this showcases Talisker's unique charm, I wouldn't be sure. |
| Вкус | 90 | Plum, cider, grape, raisin, medicinal, orange jam, yuzu, nutmeg "Disappointed by the nose? The palate makes up for it." In contrast to the slightly underwhelming nose, the palate is rich and sweet—almost like a cask strength. A fizzy sensation reminiscent of cider combines with plum, grape, and raisin in a swirling burst. There’s a touch of medicinal note, along with deep red and golden fruits. It’s vibrant and immensely enjoyable. |
| Финиш | 88 | aisin, plum, nutmeg, medicinal, leather, woody "Like a mirage that vanished" The pleasure from the palate slips away like sand through your fingers. Woody and leathery notes linger, but the fruitiness fades far too quickly—leaving a deep sense of regret. Why couldn’t it last a bit longer? This is one of those rare finishes that leaves you craving the next sip. A dram that’s happiest when held in the mouth. |
Sehr feine Nase. Hält sich auffällig zurück. Nur wenig Torf, fast kein Rauch. Die Nase wirkt reif und edel. Kräftige Aromen im Mund, wenngleich der Alkoholgehalt recht mild ausfällt. Der überzeugt mit frischen, fruchtigen Noten. Erschlägt nicht, sehr angenehm.
In contrast to the last 25y Talisker with 45.8%, which was OK, this one is again very tasty. After a temporary decline in quality at Talisker, in my opinion, the bottlings are fortunately feeling better again as a result of the design change.
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| Нос | 91 | Beautiful maritime scent rises into the nose; salty sea air; seaweed; delicate fruit notes; some ripe citrus fruits; varnished wood; delicate, beautifully integrated campfire smoke - beautiful maritime nose, a Talisker as I love it |
| Вкус | 90 | It starts soft and oily on the palate without lacking in power; then the peppery spiciness typical of Talisker tingles on the tongue; accompanied by a beautiful sweetness with delicate fruit notes; oak wood; delicate smoke in the background |
| Финиш | 91 | peppery-spicy; delicate sweetness; oak; the campfire smoke is now more present than on the palate and lingers for a long time with the oak wood (slightly bitter) |
fresh, menthol, maritime, light smoke. It's all very tasty, but doesn't do justice to a 25y. I lack complexity, especially noticeable age. I don't think it's worth paying the extra for an 18 year old. The old releases in CS were very good. These are a shadow of themselves...
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
The 25 has the depth that I would have liked in the 18. Overall a good whisky, but it loses a lot for the price.
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| Нос | 85 | The smoke is still clearly there, but with a little less "rough edges". In addition, some wood, vanilla and tobacco come through |
| Вкус | 86 | More wood, more vanilla and fruit and also a little tobacco. That's how it should be! |
| Финиш | 85 | Lasts long, oiliness present. |
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
88.50 It's nice and easy to drink, I can't say it's a bad whisky, but a loose movie-style drink for 400 Jurków is a big exaggeration :D
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| Нос | 89 | Nose: Light, fresh and pleasant, very little smoke, slightly salty and marine, honey, syrup, baked apples and pears, floral, grilled pineapple, bbq spice, apricot, pomelo. 89.50 |
| Вкус | 88 | Taste: Not very expressive, a bit boring and flat, lots of spices, pepper and salt, slightly marine, vanilla, caramel, some fruit, citrus, wood, somewhere in the background a bit of charred wood, ash. 88.00 |
| Финиш | 88 | Finish: Rather short and light, vanilla, caramel, wood, some citrus and yellow fruits in honey broken by mild spices. 88.00 |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 89 | Smoke, Salt, Sea Breeze, Sherry, Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, Honey, Raisin, Creamy, Fudge, Seaweed, Sweet, Oak, Spicy. |
| Вкус | 87 | Smoke, Fruity, Salt, Sweet, Spicy, Pepper, Chili, Oily, Sherry, Vanilla, Fudge, Apple, Oak, Bitter. |
| Финиш | 90 | Long finish, oily, pepper, chili, vanilla, fudge, salt, creamy, spicy, sweet, honey, oak. |
In short, it has a weak peat flavor but not much salty smell of the sea (only the aroma has a slight salty taste), it is quite delicious and has a certain complexity and layering. The aroma and tasting take into account the strength, complexity and pleasure, and the end rhyme is too conservative in comparison. The score is based on the price equivalent to 270 euros, and the overall performance is excellent.
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| Нос | 90 | Salted candied fruit, with a sweet and smoky flavor. Concentrated berry juice, dried mango, dried apricots and fruit smoke are on top, and pepper and Western-style beef stew spices are wrapped at the bottom, forming the main body. In addition, there is a little mint, orange peel oil and caramel. The main flavor is sweet, supplemented by smoke and spices, and the fruity flavor is also more obvious. |
| Вкус | 90 | It is oily, smooth, non-irritating, and has no dehydration or burning sensation in the mouth. The first note is pepper, and then quickly transitions to the main notes of a sweet blend of red and black berries, orange and grapefruit juice drinks. At the same time, the aromas of cigarettes, spices, pepper and dry wood run through and are completely integrated into the background, adding thickness to the wine without being too strong. |
| Финиш | 87 | Spices and oak, some ash and wood ash, average length, slightly bitter, slightly sweet. Overall dry and astringent. |
Delicious Talisker, nicely balanced with great aroma and clever complexity. I do miss the citrus influences that are strongly present in the 10y / 18y. But this is certainly not bad either. Less sweetness, more spice, bit of wood, ash. No real smoke smoke - but more a cigarlike aroma. Overall, this 25y has a certain calmness to it. And I can certainly can appreciate that. Delicious!
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| Нос | 87 | Delicious nose with the sweetness of candied fruit, sugar cane, a little salt, nail polish, honey and of course a wonderfully balanced smoke. |
| Вкус | 91 | Tasty taste with a pronounced pepperiness; think green peppers with a 'wet rope' aroma (maritime) and a candy-like sweetness. Bit of ash in the taste and even an earthy touch (mushroom?). Bitter at the end. Balanced and clever. Very enjoyable! |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium long finish with cigar aroma and spices. In addition, a touch of oak, and some honey. The sweetness is only moderately present. Nice aftertaste that fades slowly. The bitterness of the taste remains, but subtle. |
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 89 | Fruit smoke elegance |
| Вкус | 88 | Oily and round |
| Финиш | 87 | middle |
Overall, the balance is quite good, although it is indeed very watery.
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| Нос | 88 | Watery, seared, honeyed, with some excellent grilled fish meat at the tail end. |
| Вкус | 87 | Smoky, slightly bitter, slightly sweet, watery, mango. |
| Финиш | 87 | Smoke, hops, slightly sweet |
Amber color. Light oily.
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| Нос | 88 | Perfectly arranged, balanced. Dignified, elegant. Caramel, salt, salty caramel, but all in a much more structured way than in the basic versions. Traces of fresh fruit. |
| Вкус | 89 | A lot of sweets. Caramel. Sea salt. Salty caramel. Lots of fruit, quite fresh. A pinch of spices. |
| Финиш | 89 | Lots of sweets. Caramel, sea salt. Salty caramel. Very smooth and pleasant. Medium-long finish. |
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