Talisker Friends of the Classic Malts (bottled 2003)

Talisker Friends of the Classic Malts (bottled 2003)

Official bottling 
Single malt - Islands
Chinese tea 
48% ABV
Dram

Nose: Bananas, sea salt, lime juice, toast, leather, honeydew melons, hints of smoke. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, tingly, warm, expands. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Lime juice, leather, sea salt, honeydew melons, olive oil, hints of leather, hints of roast pork. 
Finish: Long. White pepper, honeydew melons, leather, toast, hints of smoke. 

Comments: 

A limited edition enhanced by a generous dollop of old bottle effect. There’s a savoury oily note underlying a lot of fruit and gentle peat. It’s quite well integrated and a delight to drink.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.