Talisker Port Ruighe Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 45.8% vol | 70cl | Finished in Port Casks | Single Malt Whisky | Notes of Rich Berry Fruits | Peated Sweet Smokiness | the Perfect Present

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I really enjoyed the Port Ruighe, even though it's not your typical Talisker. That nose in particular is an amazing melange of marmalade and honey-glazed ham, a marriage made in heaven. It does not possess the raw impact of the standard 10 year old, losing some of its "Talisker-ness" in the process, but as an addition to their range, I think the Port Ruighe fills a worthy niche. With being having rich smoky profiles, they complement each other well and the citrus notes in this case add a wonderful caramelised aspect to the fish. Meanwhile, if it’s season when you’re reading this, consider enjoying a mince pie alongside Port Ruighe. Could you imagine a better fireside experience?

Talisker 1984/2021 (51.9%, OB, Prima & Ultima Third Release, hogsheads and sherry butt, 2022) - 210622 Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. In terms of its appropriate use for different occasions, this is a wonderfully versatile whisky. Indeed, it’s something that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sipping alone on a quiet evening with a cigar. However, it’s an excellent choice for special events or after a big dinner with friends.Palate: Wine-like berry fruit, much more fruity than expected from the nose. Also wet peat, spongecake with damson jam, chocolate raisins, earth, burnt gingerbread. The peat smoke is much more evident on the palate than the nose. Talisker 8 yo 2009/2018 (59.4%, OB, Special Release, first fill American oak hogsheads, 4,680 bottles) - 081018 - by Angus - 050119

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Experiment with a bottle of the smoky, slightly darker Talisker Storm or indulge in the cask aged Talisker 18 Year Old to experience the dram that was crowned Best Whisky in the World at the 2007 World Whisky awards. Also on offer for the connoisseurs out there is Talisker's Port Ruighe and Distiller's Edition , the latter of which is double-matured in Amoroso sherry casks for a deep, rich flavour.

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