Color: Amber bronze.
Nose: Caramel, malty, fading smoke and BBQ.
Flavor: Oily, spicy, BBQ'd pork, and cinnamon.
Finish: Peaty, salty, creamy and lingering.
Short Comment: It gets in your face immediately, but apologizes with a pleasant and prolonged finish. It was somewhat disappointing compared to regular Talisker, but we would all drink it if offered.
Would you buy it ($76 retail): 2 yes, 8 no.
Group score: 85
2nd Tasting: In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day we had Red Breast 12 Pot Distilled Irish Whiskey ($48).
