Talisker 17 Year Old The Manager's Dram (bottled ) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 55.2%

I really like this distillery - it's one of my favorites if not my favorite. This 25 year is so elegant, it has the briny aspect that I find almost unique to Talisker, and has a brown caramel aspect bringing more charm. That said, I think I may prefer the 18 year, surprisingly, as it has more of an assertive, forward brine profile that makes it more visceral and exciting, but still not over the top (like Laphroig 12, which …

W.A.N.K. (Gary's place, Rosebery) : Peppery, woody, a little smoke, creamy initially the dries revealing peppery spice, a little sweetness and plenty of wood. Quite alcoholically warm. Hmm

Nice, bit not what I expected, medicinal tones overpower That Talisker taste I enjoyed... Next time regular 12 year old.

This might be my personal taste but the Talisker taste I enjoyed is somewhat overpowered by a smoky sensation that I am not sure I actually like in this whisky. Next bottle will be a regular 12 year old again.

NobleRottersSydney - Single malts (Alio's, Surry Hills) : Waxy, spicy and powerful. Although not all that different…