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Talisker Surge описывают как более сухой и травянистый, чем обычный Talisker, с солью, перцем, дымом и сладостью, но часто отмечают, что он уступает 10-летнему и не оправдывает цену.
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В отзывах профиль Talisker Surge описывают как типично талискеровский, но более сухой и «травянистый», чем обычный Talisker: морская соль, перец, дым, морской бриз, солёная карамель, ваниль, шерри, тёмный шоколад, ягоды и фруктовые ноты. Часть дегустаторов находит его характерным и даже более дымным, чем безагеовые собратья, с маслянистой текстурой, солодовой сладостью, морскими и йодистыми нотами, чёрным перцем и длинным дымно-древесным финишем. При этом неоднократно отмечается, что он уступает стандартному 10-летнему по сложности, текстуре и длине финиша; финиш часто описывают как средней длины, иногда короткий и суховатый. Упоминаются лёгкая горечь, «плоскость», водянистость, молодость духа, металлический и тонкий характер, лёгкий торф, доминирующая сладость и ослабленная «прибрежно-перечная» идентичность Talisker; отдельно отмечают, что виски улучшается с водой. Мнения о балансе и качестве расходятся: от «очень хороший, сбалансированный» и «стоит попробовать» до «не выдающийся», «немного безвкусный», «резкий, молодой и отфильтрованный», «ниже среднего» и «gimmick bottling». Главной повторяющейся претензией называется завышенная цена, не соответствующая качеству, — напиток, по мнению части отзывов, тянет максимум на 50–60 евро; звучат формулировки «шутка за эти деньги» и «пропустить, не стоит своей цены», а также нежелание переходить от сэмпла к бутылке. Отмечаются сходство с более молодым Lagavulin, «JW blue label»-эффект, сопоставимость со Storm, а также то, что это NAS-релиз без прозрачности; в целом тексты фиксируют смесь зрелых и незрелых нот и спор о том, дотягивает ли он до Talisker 10.

собрано 54/85 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-10-08T05:34:33Z · источник evidence

dram-drinker Connoisseur 84 03 feb 2023 8:46 pm
Definitely drier and more leafy than the regular Talisker
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Нос85Little peat, smoke, herbs, green fruits, green apple and green banana, honeydew, little leafy
Вкус84Punchy, spicy, peppery, little leafy, little sweetness, herbs, hint of peat and smoke, green fruits
Финиш83Medium long, warm, spicy, leafy, herbs, peppery
Phalat Connoisseur 83 05 jun 2023 7:00 pm
Very weak Talisker for this price/value ratio, this whisky is a joke
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Нос85salty dusty barrel floral... oranges caramel green banana apple chips peppery peat
Вкус82salty caramel woody bitternes bloodoranges milky
Финиш81bitter smoke ginger milky peppery peat medium long
RickyNY Expert Senior 86 24 apr 2024 10:59 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

kikist Connoisseur 84 19 may 2024 8:21 pm
10 is still better value for money if you ask me... but not bad even i expected more...
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Нос87lot of caramel, fermented fruits sweetness, hints of artificial fruits, pretty maritime, light roses, fall meadow (mix of dry and green grass), freshly grinded black pepper After time in the glass vanilla notes are developed, mainly vanilla flavored sugar, lightly malty
Вкус82bitterness, decent smoke, a little bit of fruitiness, not a lot of Talisker spiciness
Финиш83light ash, artificial fruits, herbal, wormwood, hints of spiced rum, coconut, quinces
Whiskymoravia Expert Senior 82 05 jun 2024 10:05 pm
Quite a pleasant Talisker. Woody herbal in the aroma, drier in the taste. Vanilla and a bit of bitterness aftertaste. It won't offend, it won't shock.
kroy Expert Junior 82 14 dec 2025 10:49 pm
Very good Talisker, sea salt, pepper, smoke, some sweetness from sherry. Quite fresh and spicy. Good choice!
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Нос82Sweet, salty, sea breeze, vanilla, some sherry notes,
Вкус81Sweet, salty, pepper and spices, seaweed, some chocolate and grass, really balanced and tasty
Финиш82Long, spicy, sweet and woody, salty, quite long and balanced.
MaroFF Connoisseur 86 25 sep 2022 7:27 am
Another great Talisker that gives a lot of freshness, fruit and smoke. Delicate peppery bitterness adds charm. The only thing that can be a little bit of attention is the price. I find it a bit high for a NAS whisky. Nevertheless, I like it very much and I will be tempted to buy a bottle. Perfect as a sip "every day".
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Нос86delicate, sweet, fruity, red berries, orange peel, raisins, vanilla, light spring onions, green apple
Вкус85semi-sweet, peat, undergrowth, young oak, dark chocolate, cherries, currants, ginger, a bit of smoke
Финиш86Long, warming, honey bitterness, a lot of smoke, dark chocolate
Ficelli Connoisseur 85 28 oct 2022 5:23 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Mr_and_Mrs_Optimist Member Senior 64 28 dec 2022 1:06 pm
It's pleasant, but not remarkable. A "warm" whisky, with great mouth feel of pepper honey and light peat Didn't carry enough flavour or have a long enough finish for me to warrant a higher score. Not bad though.
Papalegba Member Senior 75 03 sep 2023 10:22 pm
Sweet aftertaste, light peat, a bit peppery, and otherwise a bit flat.
HYTTTTTT Expert Junior 86 10 jun 2024 5:33 pm
Overall a good product, sweet enough and easy to accept, it is a good upgraded version of DE
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Нос86Smell a little salty, campfire, seaweed, candy, some fresh fruit, apples, peaches, apricots
Вкус87It tastes sweet, with sweet berries, stewed fruits, a little salty, seaweed, a hint of peat, full of smoked bacon, a little alcohol, and a medium to high fat taste. The overall flavor is dominated by smoke and seaweed, with the fruity flavor as a garnish.
Финиш84The finish is medium to short, with salty bacon and a little sweet berry fruit.
Lu Cifer Connoisseur 86 16 oct 2024 11:30 am
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Нос86Campfire smoke, light and yellow fruits, an artificial sweetness. Citrus fruits, slightly maritime, a bit herbal, some tea and pepper. It seems a little youthful.
Вкус86Sweet and slightly smoky, soft, pleasant, lightly spicy and fruity. Also somewhat maritime and mineral in taste. This is followed by citrus fruits, light and yellow fruit notes, a touch of oak spice, chocolate, and a hint of coffee. Salt, smoke, and a touch of ash. Delicious.
Финиш85Slightly sweet and smoky, pleasantly spicy and a little mineral, herbs, salt, wood notes, some pepper, chocolate, ash, smoke.
DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 83 22 oct 2024 2:26 pm
lingling Expert Senior 86 11 feb 2025 6:20 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

joeynoreen Expert Senior 85 25 jun 2025 2:29 am

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

domani Connoisseur 79 28 jun 2026 12:25 pm
It's difficult for me to describe; there are some components that are clearly recognizable as belonging to a Talisker, but basically it's a 10-inch light version without any noteworthy features. It's good to have tried it, but I don't need it. - June 27, 2026
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Нос78Peppery nose, slightly smoky, with some local fruit in the background, apple and pear; the smoke intensifies over time and you get a Talisker.
Вкус81Smoke, clearly noticeable here, creamy, malty sweetness, pepper, toffee
Финиш79Medium-long finish, strong, smoky oak aroma
ThorstenH Connoisseur 72 27 aug 2022 7:04 pm
Eine nette Talisker Variation. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time
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Нос72Grasses on the beach accompanied by a sweetness of white wine.
Вкус74Round in the mouth, hardly any alcohol. The grasses dominate.
Финиш69The exit reverses the nose. Sweetness accentuated with grass. medium length
Hvdree Connoisseur 87 10 oct 2022 10:46 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

Dris Connoisseur 85 06 apr 2023 4:53 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

the_muskox Expert Senior 77 05 jun 2023 5:56 pm
It’s certainly a Talisker – all the classic character is there. The problem is that this seems to be just an inferior version of the 10. The 10 has a better mouthfeel, more complexity, and a longer finish. If this were cheaper, I’d say that it was a good way to save some money while still accessing a real Talisker profile… but the MSRP on this is $115, so that doesn’t work. In that respect, this seems like one of those duty-free bottlings aimed at non-enthusiasts who jump a new label from a brand they might already like and don’t think twice.
Tommyknocker Connoisseur 81 01 aug 2023 7:24 pm
The order to the Blender was clear: make me a young, simple Ardbeg without frills. It succeeded, but unfortunately an attempt was made to conceal the youth with a lot of wood. I would be interested to know if Virgin Oak was also at the start.
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Нос85Brine, lots of vanilla and light fruit, light smoke. Just as you would expect a Talisker from the bourbon cask. No more and no less.
Вкус82Peppery beginning, sweetish buttery note. Then very spicy, bready, oaky.
Финиш75Quite bitter fresh oak. Unfortunately disappointing.
huangshantong Expert Senior 86 29 jan 2024 2:23 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

gaboruso Connoisseur 84 02 dec 2024 10:12 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

ychany Expert Junior 82 27 jul 2026 3:26 pm
It certainly carries that classic Talisker character, but I struggle to find a compelling reason to pick this over the standard 10-year-old.

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

NicOban11 Member Junior 90 22 sep 2026 5:50 am
•Âge : NAS (sans âge) •Degré : 45,8 % vol — le titrage maison classique de Talisker •Élevage : 100 % fûts de Bourbon first-fill — d'où un profil plus vif, vanillé et céréalier que les versions sherry •Contenance : 70 cl •Conditionnement : tube carton Profil (d'après le commentaire World of Whisky repris par QOQA) •Nez : douceur initiale — baies des bois, crème brûlée, banana split, cream soda, caramel au beurre — puis montée d'une fumée de pignons grillés et de piment •Bouche : attaque douce (brioche, tarte banoffee, pêche au sirop) avant que « l'essence Talisker » ne surgisse : notes maritimes, gingembre frais, crescendo de fumée de chêne et d'épices poivrées •Finale : puissante et épicée — piment, poivre noir concassé, fumée lointaine de feu de plage, touche de guimauve grillée C'est le Talisker dans sa version accessible mais bien typée : le fameux « poivre Talisker » et le côté iodé/salin, adoucis ici par le first-fill bourbon qui apporte rondeur vanillée.
Rhönräuber Expert Senior 86 09 aug 2022 8:18 pm
tribe Connoisseur 82 14 oct 2022 8:54 pm
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Нос86Talisker smoke and citrus notes, green apple. Otherwise very clean
Вкус82Vanilla but also tart wine, citrus, smoke, some milk chocolate and iron from the jubgen which is somewhat covered by the catch and wood. It's ok but I wouldn't buy it
Финиш79Quite briefly, light tropical fruits and some smoke remain
GlenWim Expert Senior 85 10 sep 2023 11:11 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

gaboruso Connoisseur 84 06 feb 2024 7:01 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

_1281 Newbie 76 05 oct 2024 8:56 am
Veel peat wat vlak
junyvyao Connoisseur 83 24 jan 2025 10:25 am

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

flip1234 Expert Junior 88 02 may 2025 8:10 pm
Similar to the 18 but a bit more vibrant, and less sea weed character. Like the 18, it is a 92 whisky on first dram for me, but unfortunately quickly loses the black- and blueberry flavors. In the 18 they are entirely gone, while this one keeps a hint of them still, which I enjoy. What's left is mostly ashy and sea weedy. Spicy and salty like all Taliskers. In the end it's a great whisky, but I can't help being disappointed because the first dram is so good.
besar Connoisseur 85 24 oct 2022 10:21 am

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Baanaanaabob Connoisseur 83 24 nov 2022 6:10 pm
Green coastal smoke, pear, apple, honey, vanilla, very basic but does the job
cycloman Expert Senior 85 26 nov 2022 7:46 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

HunterRomario Expert Senior 88 30 dec 2022 1:38 pm
Alcohol: 45.8% Aroma: Oranges, sweet candies, followed by saltiness, sea, windiness in the second wave, and a bit further on, a sense of comfort. (87b) Taste: There is smoke, but oranges dominate. Then there are apples, lemons. Oily on the tongue. Spicy fruity juiciness. Ashy aftertaste. The oranges, like the candies in the scent, are quite surprising in Talisker, but really why not? (88b) Points: 88/100 Summary: I tasted at our recent sit down with josé and then again from a cast sample over time. An unusual but good Talisker. Unexpectedly fun and playful. My name is Surge, and I am funky...
TomAndIngrid Connoisseur 78 16 apr 2023 3:46 pm
A cheek what is offered at this price. That deducts 2 points. This bottling competes with cheap supermarket whiskys.
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Нос80Vinous, flat
Вкус77aqueous
Финиш77
AltMalt Newbie 84 25 apr 2023 6:25 pm
To make it succinct, I would call this the ‘JW blue label’ effect. A ‘smooth’ Talisker, better than 10, Skye, Storm, but the price?

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Whisky-Fancier Connoisseur 87 04 sep 2023 9:02 am
A quite tasty and more smoky Talisker than usual. The burned barrels bring an enormous sweetness (grapes) that harmonizes very well with the stronger smoke. Reminds me of a young lagavulin. Very drinkable at alcohol strength.

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Dre73 Connoisseur 86 10 mar 2024 5:56 pm
A very pleasant Talisker. Powerful, subtle peat, spicy, salty, and a lot of sweet and grassy notes. Very good value for money for sure.
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Нос86Full scent, very fresh acutally. Floral and sweet notes over a salty, maritime base. No pickering alcohol. A subtle peaty edge, vanilla, fake leather, a little grassy, hay.
Вкус86Pretty powerful, spicy, pepper, salty, maritime, sweet, vanilla. Grassy notes, hay, some citrus. Even a bit drying mouthfeel.
Финиш85More power now, spicy, pepper. Salty and maritime, drying mouthfeel, subtle sweet peaty smoke, grassy again, hay. Medium long finish.
mrtoxiique Expert Junior 82 03 jul 2024 10:37 am
For me it's the same as the Storm. Interchangeable at the same price.
AbandonedG Expert Senior — 19 may 2025 11:15 am
feolai Connoisseur 84 19 feb 2026 9:02 am
Aroma:Initially, aromas of forest berries, crème brûlée, banana split, American cream soda, and the sweet scent of butterscotch emerge. This is followed by the smoky essence of toasted pine nuts and subtle spicy notes, revealing the spirit's robust strength. Palate:The initial taste is gentle, perfectly mirroring the first impressions of the aroma. It is followed by the sweetness of brioche and the flavor of banana toffee, which releases a tropical hint of tinned peaches. After a moment, the true essence of Talisker subtly emerges—a sweet maritime character, fresh ginger, and increasingly prominent notes of oak smoke and peppery spice. Finish:The finish is long and powerful—a spicy warmth intertwined with black pepper notes, gradually enveloped by the smokiness of dying embers on a beach campfire, concluding with a faint hint of toasted marshmallow.

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

claymore84 Expert Senior 83 17 sep 2022 9:50 pm
Tasted on 09-17-2022.
ralle1968 Expert Senior 83 06 oct 2022 11:05 pm
Fat bourbon and oak aromas immediately pour out of the bottle when poured into the room. After 16 minutes, the mixture of flavors has settled; soft smoke, roasted apple and stewed pear are added. On the palate it is definitely... oaky, vinous, smoky... and then the Chilicatch dominates. But why little? In the finish there are also chocolate, nuts, some caramel. What are these fruit flavors? Somehow the undifferentiated compote with bitter notes like block chocolate. Somewhat sweet and smoky. So: a nice dram, nothing special; two or three years ago something like this would have been available for 30 euros. As a blend with an Islay touch. PS: The Talisker Surge becomes quite tasty with water.
Schleifreak Expert Senior 84 21 nov 2023 8:22 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 82

Choas Connoisseur 86 10 apr 2024 11:02 pm
The malt doesn't necessarily shine with a lot of complexity, but for me it reflects what Talisker should be. Sweet, creamy, but also smoky and rough. That works very well with this malt, even if I don't think it's very old. The price of €60 is still too high, but I would drink it again.
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Нос87fruity, some citrus, some banana, traces of smoke, a little rough, floral notes, lemon biscuit, a trace of green peel, some varnish, fresh wood, I find it quite appealing,
Вкус86creamy, delicate spice, citrus, vanilla, caramel, then it becomes smokier but also sweeter at the same time, it is creamy and quite drinkable, at the same time it has the chili catch and a rough side when swallowing, it sticks well in the cheeks, a nice contrast,
Финиш85Sweet, creamy, vanilla, smoke, a hint of melon peel, the smoke keeps the taste in the cheeks for a long time, at the end some tart oak and light fruits
Whisky_Art Expert Senior 83 30 may 2024 11:44 am
Not great but not negligible either, although it doesn’t offer an unforgettable drink the experience is pleasant and in line with the distillery’s profile, just lacking in depth on the palate and betraying some sins of youth.
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Нос85The nose expresses a coastal soul, lots of sea, rocks, sea breeze and oysters accompanied by a delicate but persistent bonfire. You sit on the beach opening a basket which contains fruit (mango, peach, apricot, coconut), custard tarts and Alpenliebe candies, but the maritime hints remain overpowering. Less loaded on the peaty side than the classic Talisker, but very inviting.
Вкус82On the palate, having paid the duty to the distillery’s peppery signature that accompanies the whole dram, the peat raises the volume on the tones of embers with medicinal touches, grilling the fruity components (apple and pineapple are added) and the sweet ones, which are much less incisive than on the nose. A vegetal part is evident (with a floral flicker) with the emergence of the mineral and chalky component, especially along the length, with an important salinity.
Финиш81The finish is medium and mineral, of burning embers, grilled fruit, brine and wood.
MandyLu Member Senior 84 07 aug 2024 12:37 pm
A great Talisker! It offers beautiful malt, fruit and sea notes. Unfortunately, it is a bit too expensive. The Bowmore No.1 offers similar notes, albeit with less alcohol, but is significantly cheaper. Odor: Smoke/Peat (campfire, BBQ) -Vanilla>lots -Salt/Sea -wet pebbles -Algae -Banana (yellow and delicious) -Malt (camping bread, brioche) -Orange -Black pepper) -Coconut (later) -Fudge -Passion fruit Taste: -Smoke/Peat Campfire) -Vanilla>lots -Salt/Sea -Oak -Cappuccino (as it should be) -Banana (yellow, delicious) -wet pebbles -Malt (brioche, camping rolls) -Orange
LeChiffre Connoisseur 86 18 aug 2022 5:22 pm
Typical Talisker. Maritime, sweet, peppery, light smoke. It was badly done in advance, which is certainly due to the price. However, I think it tastes good, only the price is really completely covered. For me it plays in the league up to 50 euros.
face Expert Senior 80 19 sep 2022 5:53 pm

нос 86 · вкус 74 · финиш 79

ConvalRen Connoisseur 80 10 oct 2022 8:30 pm
Surge? From the storm and dark storm? What's next, sea spray. A bottle that should be kept as travel retail but is better than the horrendously priced and made malt that is the Neist Point. Whilst the elements of a peated smoked talisker is found, it lacks the core fundamental aspect of a peaty sweet and salty talisker that it is known for. For that, I'd say its more of a gimmick bottling to fit into the lineup. Therefore, I won't divulge deeper into notes and just say its below average at best.

нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 79

Jimbeau Connoisseur 85 01 dec 2022 9:28 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

whiskydramo Connoisseur 90 27 mar 2023 6:40 pm
Impressive
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Нос90Very citrusy at the start, orange tarts, condensed milk, apricots, grape jelly bites. The fruitiness was lovely. Light smoke coming from charcoal and was accompanied by Thai milk tea. It's reminiscent of Ledaig 1995.
Вкус90A bit weak to start with dried figs and dried orange slices. Banana peel, thyme, crispy kale and if you kept chewing you'd get orange jelly eventually. I like the change.
Финиш89Chenpi, monk fruits, sugarcane bagasse, well-cooked water-cress and salt.
Victor_Harri Expert Senior 83 14 sep 2023 2:46 pm
Not bad for a Travel Retail. Punching and a bit complex for the bourbon only maturation. Must have been good casks for a NAS. The (UK) price should be a bit lower, though, certainly no more than 50-55 quid, given what else is on the market.
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Нос83Vanilla
Вкус84some burnt peaches dropped in a cup of capuccino.
Финиш83Caramel
JNuyts Connoisseur 84 26 sep 2023 9:06 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

Wolf68 Connoisseur 86 21 jul 2024 4:35 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

daanielsp Member Senior 81 04 oct 2025 3:06 am
This is the second Talisker I've tried, but this one is measured by dosage. My first Talisker was 10, which I found to be a strong saline, which is immediately much stronger than this one. But let's get to the point.
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Нос81Right away I smell a honey sweetness, and although it might not make sense, white chocolate. I'm not finding many notes here. The peat is quite contained, I barely notice it (that's strange). I had a Bowmore 18 and a Benriach 10 before, did it saturate my sense of smell?
Вкус83The palate has a medium-to-mild spiciness and a sweetness I imagine comes from the ex-bourbon, reminiscent of honey. Here, the peat is more prominent, with a clear mineral and saline note that demonstrates the expected character of Talisker. Mouth weight here is medium to thin.
Финиш80Short and sweet finish, I expected more from the nearly 46% ABV. The peat is also more present here, something more maritime than savory.
P.A.O.K.you_are Connoisseur 84 25 sep 2022 2:10 am

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Kite Expert Junior 85 05 nov 2022 11:15 am
etwa77 Expert Senior 85 24 nov 2022 10:54 pm
had a renewed interest in talisker since i finished a bottle of the distillery’s 18 yo this summer, while vacationing in a small cottage on the Ligurian coast. with friends, vacationing with friends… i mean i didn’t drink it all by myself! too much caramel and coffee in the surge, i’d preferred it closer to bourbon wood, but the peat&salt dna of the distillery on Skye is there and it makes up for a rather pleasant sip.. a little bit too drying in the finish, though.. 85 points if need be. the aromas in the nose are quite negligible.
rolabob Connoisseur 84 28 feb 2023 7:51 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

dercaptain Connoisseur 85 24 jun 2023 1:04 am
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Нос86Fresh, salty sea air, young, sour wild berries, blueberries, subtle smoke, caramel.
Вкус85Sweet blueberries, caramel, vanilla, slight spiciness (Chili Catch?), woody dryness at the end. The smoke is still subtle but envelops everything.
Финиш83The finish is unfortunately relatively short and ends in a very woody dry mouth with some bitter chocolate
Tora22 Member Senior 84 26 jan 2024 11:19 pm
Slightly smoky and fruity. Chili notes and some caramel. Reminiscent of cane sugar roasted over wood. Medium-long pleasant finish.
aquataste Expert Senior 83 07 mar 2024 9:37 pm
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Нос84Very fresh, fresh bourbon tones with a sea breeze and delicate smoke, a pinch of pepper, fresh sweet vanilla, caramel and toffee, fresh aromatic wood, green fruits, some fresh dark forest fruits, a breath of fresh herbs, notes of ash in the background
Вкус84Fresh bourbon tones with a sea breeze, after a second there is a pinch of ash and black pepper, salt, green fruits (mainly apples) with light citrus, milk chocolate, salted caramel, fresh vanilla, notes of charred wood, a breath of herbs, notes of fresh wood
Финиш81Long, warming, fresh bourbon tones with dried herbs and sea breeze, milk chocolate, a pinch of pepper, ash notes
Steven79 Expert Senior 84 26 apr 2025 9:08 am
90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 85 02 jul 2025 12:03 am
Golden color. Slight oiliness.
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Нос84Sea salt. Minerality. Citrus. Salted lemons and limes. Spices. White pepper. Delicate spiciness. Still a lot of minerality. After a while, the herbalism comes out.
Вкус86There is a bit of sweetness and a lot of salt. Vanilla. Caramel. Sea salt. Minerality. Salty caramel. Toffee. Fudge. Lots of salt all the time. A pinch of spice. Black and white pepper. Quite oily structure. Strongly burnt barrel. Cocoa.
Финиш85Minerality. Sea salt. Citrus. Salted lemons and limes. Vanilla. Caramel. Toffee. Fudge, but of course everything with the addition of sea salt. Oak. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. A trace of almonds. A pinch of spice. Black and white pepper. After the second sip, a delicate spiciness comes out. Medium-long finish.
reste2000 Expert Junior 83 01 dec 2022 11:43 am
A little tasteless for me. Yummy going in the chocolaty direction. Salty and mineral. The taste flashes very briefly, as if you were sipping on a glass of Prosecco, but is then immediately gone. Difficult to describe... and only afterwards when you press your tongue to the roof of your mouth. I'm not sure if I like him or not. In any case, exciting and by no means bad.
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Нос84Fruity, slightly fermented fruit, dried plums, hints of sticky notes, a bit of the smell of rainy weather (coast?), maritime. Not very present nose, but tasty. After sniffing again, it gets better, a little fruitier. Sometimes you think you can perceive a slight smokiness. Wood notes appear.
Вкус82First it seems cold, then warms the tongue, then there is a saltiness with a slightly bitter note. A bit like very dark chocolate. It leaves oily mocha notes at the back of the tongue. Contrary to the nose, it leaves little fruit, and the tongue becomes a bit dry. The alcohol isn't very present... ...sour, too.
Финиш83The bitter chocolate notes remain and leave a salty tongue. But quite long lasting. Is there some smoke in there? hmm...
Comet67 Connoisseur 84 26 jan 2023 4:14 pm

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

mattheww Connoisseur 83 23 apr 2023 5:25 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

markjedi1 Connoisseur 86 18 jun 2023 10:01 pm
Salted Almonds The Talisker Surge is a relative newcomer of this distillery on Skye, initially only launched as a Travel Retail Exclusive, but now easily available in the market. It is a NAS whisky that has been matured exclusively on former bourbon casks. Admittedly, the nose is different from what I'm used to from Talisker. Soft medicinal and minty notes on the nose, with slate. Almond oil and coconut milk, I kid you not. In the background, the Talisker trinity (salty, peat, pepper) is present, but the sweetness of the bourbon barrels mainly provides vanilla and digestive cookies. This is good, but it takes some getting used to. The arrival is rather soft, but immediately sweet on caramel and toffee, followed by ashes, sea salt and candied ginger, white pepper and citrus fruit. Almonds resurface, but with a salted edge. Even something of cough candy and charred wood. I am very happy with this profile. I really like it and it's something else from Talisker. The finish is pleasantly long, salty and peppery. In that respect, it is very typical Talisker. This is certainly tasty, but the price tag is exaggerated in my (un)humble opinion. I pay around 80 EUR for this. I can buy two bottles of Talisker 10 for that! Thank you for the generous sample, Herman.
kofima Expert Senior 84 26 sep 2023 4:33 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

cgabara777 Member Senior 71 18 jan 2025 7:21 am
Sharp, young, filtered
Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 84 22 feb 2026 2:59 pm
Earthy peat, animal sweat, wet dog, a few discreet coastal notes, iodine pearls, sea air, seaweed, kelp, limestone. Candied apricots, molasses, varnished wood, caramel and milk chocolate, drops of fir honey. On the palate, the caramel is powerful, quince jam, it's slightly watery, dried banana, vanilla, lychee, and the distillery's typical peppery note. A fairly long and powerful finish, charcoal, smoked wood, hazelnuts, Carambar, mint candy, cola. Foam, sea spray. As is often the case with this type of bottling, it is a blend of very young and older whiskies, which means that the whisky oscillates between all the flaws of immaturity, and some more pleasant notes. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/02/talisker-surge.html

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 87

cekiconur Expert Junior 83 07 aug 2026 2:55 am
Overall, it is a fine example of a Talisker; it clearly possesses more character than its NAS (No Age Statement) siblings and arguably surpasses them. I am somewhat undecided or perhaps just unsure as to whether it reaches the level of the Talisker 10 or comes very close, but I can say it feels significantly smokier. It offers a superior, more characterful experience on the nose and palate, though the finish didn't strike me as particularly powerful; it may not be a "wow" whisky or full of surprises, but it is a Talisker with genuine character. I bought it at a reasonable price though I believe the cost has gone up a bit since then and I think it is worth trying at least once. Cheers.
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Нос84Upon opening the bottle and bringing it to my nose, the first scents I detected were a touch of tartness and notes reminiscent of light wood ash; there was no overpowering intensity rushing to the nose straight from the bottle. After pouring it into a Glencairn glass and letting it rest for about ten minutes, my initial impression was a very faint hint of charred wood; however, this was immediately followed by a complex array of aromas accompanied by a pleasant tartness including intense moss, dampness, a cellar-like quality, a blend of wet earthy vegetation, wet sandy beach or wet stones, iodine, and salt. Alongside these, a subtle, creamy vanilla sweetness could be detected in the background. After waiting another five minutes, I gave it a second, closer sniff; I could discern clear sweet malt, a light floral vanilla note, and very faint, fleeting, and superficial impressions of red and tart fruits, such as sour cherry and purple plum.
Вкус84Upon taking an initial small preparatory sip, I detected the taste of charred wood, a touch of sweetness, a hint of spicy bite, and an oily texture that coats the palate. Taking another very small sip, I again perceive that burnt black wood flavor accompanied by malty sweetness; compared to other Talisker expressions (Dark Storm, Skye, Storm), I would describe this one as having more body and being bolder, spicier, smokier, and oilier. With the third and fourth sips, an intense charred wood flavor comes to the fore accompanied by sweet malt, honey, and citrus but this is immediately followed by a sensation of black pepper (more intense than in the Talisker 10), along with oak spices and ginger, enveloping and warming the entire tongue and palate. As the palate adjusts with subsequent sips, the profile opens up further; following the initial sweetness, subtle notes of seaweed, a complex mix of wet earth and vegetal peat, and maritime characteristics such as cellar-like qualities, iodine, and wet stones begin to emerge.
Финиш82As I reach the finish, the initial sensations are the taste of charred, scorched wood accompanied by slightly sweet malt, a touch of ginger, menthol, and the heat of black pepper; this black wood flavor and peppery heat linger for quite some time. Following this, one can detect albeit more subtly coastal and maritime notes such as hints of a cellar, dampness, seaweed, salt, wet earth, green herbs, wet sand, and perhaps a touch of smoked seafood. The flavors persist for a medium duration, though the sensation of black wood lingers slightly longer than the rest.
gossm01 Connoisseur 89 05 sep 2022 8:18 pm
It has an oily viscosity and its bouquet is relatively intense. I have aromas of malty sweetness, maritime notes, vanilla, light smoke, caramel and honey sweetness. Not very complex. Relatively dry in taste. The alcohol is well integrated and it has a heavy body.
Hupsende Hippie Expert Senior 79 25 jan 2023 1:03 pm
I tasted this in a tasting with only Taliskers, and it was by far the least of the bunch. N: Bourbon barrel aging is unmistakable on the nose, with some apple, vanilla and bread. T: It's metallic, sharp and thin. In other words: I think this is pretty young stuff. The peat is very light, and I get that because this whisky is intended as an 'entry-in' for the global market and beginners. There are also some stone fruits and citrus in the taste, but it is not very special. Conclusion: Skip this one, it's not worth its price at all...
thijs100 Connoisseur 85 15 feb 2023 2:58 pm
For all my whining about yet another NAS Talisker with little transparency, this is actually a tasty single malt.
d1scostu Connoisseur 86 03 oct 2023 9:15 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 87

VEF206 Connoisseur 83 12 aug 2024 10:32 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Krystian_T Expert Junior 87 26 sep 2024 9:07 pm
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Нос86Light smoke, dark chocolate, lemongrass, hay, a bit of wax, roasted apples, orange peel, wet wood
Вкус88Chocolate, toffee, a bit of salt, smoked meats, baked plums in chocolate, dried fruit, a touch of smoke, roundness
Финиш88Chocolate, dessert, warming, slightly salty, lingering, full
chthollychan Member Senior 85 19 dec 2025 8:55 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 85 19 may 2026 4:29 pm
I found Surge to be a slightly unusual, middle-ground Talisker, sitting between Neist Point (sweeter, softer) and Distillers Edition (richer, sherried), but not fully satisfying either direction. Nose / palate impression: Dominated by sweet fruit notes—apple, pear, and honey. The profile feels fairly sweet overall, with only a touch of spice underneath. Sherry influence: I can’t really detect sherried character, which makes it feel less deep or layered than expected. Talisker character: This is the key issue for me —it feels like the core Talisker identity is muted or missing, so it doesn’t deliver the coastal, peppery signature that draws you to the brand. Balance: I see it as somewhere between Neist Point and Distillers Edition, but ultimately: * Not as sweet as Neist Point * Not as rich or structured as Distillers Edition * But still too sweet-dominant overall Finish: Light spice, but nothing that restores the missing Talisker edge. ⸻ Overall verdict A somewhat balanced but identity-diluted Talisker where sweetness overrides the coastal/peppery core. Decision: I would not move from a sample to a full bottle.
BarrelBeast Expert Senior 82 19 sep 2022 5:54 pm
Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/q_E8OFoeYhA

нос 85 · вкус 78 · финиш 82

Bembel Connoisseur 77 20 oct 2022 8:43 am
Tasting: 10/2022 I really like bourbon aging. I would have expected a lot more here... Unfortunately rather below average for a Talisker. A few more years would certainly have made a difference here.
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Нос80In the first nose a typical Talisker with citrus and salt. Then comes the Holt with lots of vanilla. A very subtle, almost phenolic smoke with a little sweetness lies above it. Later the bourbon cask comes out more. Sweet and sour fruit is present.
Вкус80Fresh start. Very cute. A little watery. Then vanilla and slightly flamed wood. Slight bitterness with ash. Short pepper catch.
Финиш70Short - medium length. Sweet. woody. A slight acidity resonates at the back.

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