Talisker 10yo (45.8%, OB, +/- 2009)

Colour: Full gold.

Nose: Some peat and coal smoke, seashells, candle wax, apple peelings and a good deal of orange marmalade.

Mouth: Excellent attack, smoke,and smooth on the fruits, with good body. Waxy/smoky oranges, sweet mustard, salt, pepper and maybe a little sage. As expected, both pepper and salt.

Finish: Candied lemons, peat, pepper, salt.