The Whisky Diaries: Talisker Skye
A few days ago, my wife and one of her friends spent the afternoon catching up over a drink. After work, I joined them for a bit, and, without much convincing, thought I would get a whisky. This time I tried a Talisker Skye.
Talisker is the only distillery on the Isle of Skye, from which this whisky gets its name. The name of the distillery comes from the old Norse name Thalas Gair, meaning Sloping Rock. The wild and rugged, Isle of Skye, is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides.
Taking a sip, I got a strong initial bite - a little fruity, but predominated by a sweet and peppery taste, followed by a velvety smooth feel and lingering smoke. The smokiness is a good balance - not too subtle and certainly not overpowering.
Overall, I thought it was an easy-drinking whisky. It lacks the complexity of some of my favourites, but is something I can kick back and enjoy.