Talisker 8yo 2009/2018

Talisker 8yo 2009/2018

Old Particular, Douglas Laing
Single malt - Islands
Pale gold 48.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Fresh baked bread, bacon, peat, driftwood smoke, orange peel. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loose, turns watery, slippery. 
Tasting:  Sour salty. Lemon zest, orange blossom, peat, bacon, hints of orange peel. 
Finish: Medium. Peat, sea salt, lemon zest, fresh baked bread, hints of driftwood smoke. 

Comments: 

Cask 12364. A light and unusual Talisker. It's not very marine, but there's plenty of peat, smoke and bacon rind. It's floral, yet meaty, with delicious cereal notes in the finish.

Verdict:

I like this.