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Отзывы описывают этот Talisker как узнаваемый, но более мягкий и сладкий, с дымными, морскими и перечными нотами; мнения расходятся — от похвалы до резкой критики, а цена почти всегда названа завышенной.
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В большинстве отзывов виски характеризуют как узнаваемый, но более мягкий и менее агрессивный Talisker с дымными, морскими, солёными и перечными нотами, дополненными сладкими оттенками ванили, мёда, цитрусов и тропических фруктов; часть отзывов отмечает низкую сложность и хорошую питкость. Некоторые хвалят релиз как лучший Special Release Talisker со времён 2019 года и шаг вперёд после предыдущих выпусков. При этом есть и резко негативные мнения: «водянистость», слабая текстура, недостаток фруктов и сложности, разочаровывающий финиш, а также ощущение, что виски далёк от классического морского профиля Talisker. Почти во всех случаях цена называется завышенной и не соответствующей содержимому.
Другая группа отзывов описывает виски как сдержанный для Talisker, с доминирующей сладостью и мягким торфом; на носу — ваниль, цитрус, тропические фрукты, кожа, дымный костёр, морской бриз и солёные чёрные оливы. На вкус встречаются густая кремовость, соль и каперсы, перечный удар, лимонная кислотность, мёд, ваниль и внезапная вспышка торфа, а в финише — дым, дубовая пряность, анис и иногда странная рыбная или умами-нота, которая заметно слабеет с водой. Часть отзывов хвалит сбалансированность и морской с перечным профиль Talisker, другие считают виски переоценённым по цене, а один прямо говорит, что рыбный финиш настолько силён, что мешает пить. Отдельно отмечается хорошая сбалансированность и качество исполнения при слабо выраженной классической идентичности Talisker: профиль смещён к яркой свежей фруктовости (лимон, слива, яблоки), выраженной солёности и умами-нотам морепродуктов, тогда как дым и йод сдержанны, а вместо чёрного перца ощущается белый; в одном дегустационном сете образец назван самым слабым среди линейки, но не плохим.
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· 2026-10-08T07:05:20Z · источник evidence
The smell of Orava bacon is immediately brutal, the smell is very inviting for lovers of this business. The taste is beautiful, salty, with a background of smoke, vanilla, and spices.
A lot of marketing babble about the volcanic stones. But ultimately, it's a great Talisker. I'd love to see something like that in a 10CS. Nothing complex, but a real smasher for me. Smoky, maritime, slightly sweet, and powerful.
Leaving aside the (completely insane) price tag, this is a really nice bottling that shows its age. Not overly complex, but totally harmonious and very drinkable. I like it! And it's a good thing it wasn't another 8-year-old... ^^
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| Нос | 88 | A beautiful and maritime-looking smoky nose - sweet and sour notes are well balanced. Distant seaside campfire, fleur de sel, sea spray, honey, vanilla, lime juice, lemon cake, lemon balm, ginger, mineral notes, pear, apricots, kiwi, white pepper, caramel, oak spice. |
| Вкус | 89 | Powerful and beautifully rich in the mouth. Here again, the sweet and sour notes are wonderfully balanced. Maritime smoke, vanilla, lemon sorbet, apples, caramel, white pepper, honey, sheet cake, pears, mineral notes, oak spice. |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium-long finish. Smoke, sea salt, vanilla, caramel, applesauce, gentle citrus notes, oak spice. |
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нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
It's not bad. The last few releases haven't exactly been amazing. But I quite like this bottling. Certainly not as much as, say, the 2019. But at least, after the recent releases, it's a step forward. I won't be buying a bottle, though, because it's a bit too expensive for what it offers.
Not too complex but I find it somehow quite drinkable
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| Нос | 85 | Citric, vanilla, dough, marzipan, apple, some yellow fruits, whiff of smoke, little icing sugar |
| Вкус | 86 | Oily, vanilla, honey, subtle sweetness, yellow fruits, some peat and smoke, spices |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium long, warm, vanilla, honey, smoke, dough, marzipan |
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
Tasted at The Whisky Show 2025.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Whisky Live Messe HH, therefore only a short review from memory
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Talisker's recognizable style remains, but it's so watered down that one can only regret the 14 years it spent in the barrel. A very weak release.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Classic Talisker special release, if perhaps a bit less aggressive because of the age. Good, but nothing special. Low barrel influence. We have the classic notes of rocks by the sea and spiciness. Not close to be worth it for the price
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aroma: soft, rounded, smoke, tobacco, grass, sulfur taste: smooth, rounded, smoke, tobacco, vanilla, BBQ Beautiful, dense smoke, BBQ and saltiness in the background
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
This was the most satisfying DSR Talisker since the 2019 Special Release.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
A satisfying Talisker SR after a while Quite different from the core range, but perhaps that’s exactly why it carries the SR label.
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| Нос | 87 | Stone fruits, Raspberry, Vanilla, Melon, Sugar, Crème brûlée, Sea breeze "Tart stone fruits stand out" A gentle sea breeze lingers underneath, while tart stone fruits and raspberry rise clearly above it. From the nose alone, it’s not immediately recognizable as Talisker, yet its individuality is evident. Vanilla and melon sweetness accompany the fruit, and while not heavy, richer sweetness reminiscent of sugar and crème brûlée is also present. It doesn’t feel like a simple bourbon cask, yet it’s not overtly classic Talisker either — intriguingly distinctive. |
| Вкус | 87 | Peach, Plum, Lemon, Green apple, Candy, Salty, Gourd "Stone fruits coated in sugar" A straightforward sweetness hits first. It’s candy-like, but not one-dimensional — it blends with the juiciness of peach and plum. Truly like sugar-coated stone fruits. A subtle saltiness underneath creates a pleasant sweet-and-salty synergy. It balances sweetness and fruitiness effectively. |
| Финиш | 88 | Lemon, Green apple, Stone fruits, Salty, White chocolate "Citrus and fruit in fine harmony" While the sweet-tart stone fruit character remains, the citrus brightness of lemon and green apple becomes more prominent. It diverges somewhat from the palate, but the stronger bourbon-cask character in the finish makes it even more appealing. |
I like it very much!
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
On the nose, a prominent bonfire smoke, smoked meat, coal, maritime salt, black tea with lemon, shortbread, scones with milk chocolate and salted butter... On the palate, warming sweet peat with honey and lemons, salted aged meat, a pint of stout, then spices, and wood. Finish is rather long, warming, peaty, and salty. I am not sure if I would have guessed the distillery. This Talisker is rather "dirty" and punchy, and less maritime, less "Made by the Sea", more like "made by the stoker in the marine boiler ON the Sea", and I'm not sure I am OK with that.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Review online on 17 November 2025 on www.longpouramour.com My conclusion: "A bit of a weird experience, I prefer my Talisker more straightforward I suppose. The cask treatment does bring something extra to the complete picture, but in the end it mostly makes me yearn for a clean, naked version of a middle-aged Talisker. The creaminess is something you need to enjoy."
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
It's quite tasty, though the finish is slightly disappointing. But of course, it's far too expensive for what it offers.
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| Нос | 84 | pepper, smoked ham, smoke, herbs, vanilla, sweet bell peppers and peat. |
| Вкус | 86 | salty, smoke, light peat, coastal, vanilla, herbs, oranges. |
| Финиш | 85 | salty, smoke, earthy peat, peppery, meaty, orange marmalade. |
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| Нос | 88 | Smoke, sugar, honey, smoked meat, tobacco and pepper |
| Вкус | 86 | Smoke and tobacco again, salt, pepper and nutes of citrus |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium, smoke, citrus, apples |
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Slight peat, white pepper, spicy. Nutty salty peat. Feel like becoming more delicious because of ABV.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
нос 82 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
The nose is nice, but then it goes downhill. Not enough complexity and texture/viscosity to make it worth a while. The asking price of over 150 Euros is straight out laughable. I would not be willing to pay a half of that, IMHO. Good, that I have only got me a 100ml sample.
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| Нос | 87 | Gentle smoke/peat (not recognizable as Talisker though), vanilla, powdered white sugar, malt, minimal oak, honey, caramel, touch of brine, mix of spices. |
| Вкус | 85 | Where are the oils and where is the flavor (especially the fruits)? Just a basic sugar/vanilla sweetness combined with black pepper and chilli. The water disintegrates the whisky rather quickly, unfortunately. |
| Финиш | 84 | Forgettable for a Talisker at cask strength. It really makes me very sad what the Diageo management has done to this once great distillery... :( |
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
Lightly spiced and vegetable, honey, mineral, sea breeze, algae, spices, broth, smoked meat, grilled bacon, tart
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The nose is initially quite soft and creamy, with notes of melted butter and custard. Then, its coastal character gradually emerges: candied lime, iodine and sea spray, high cliffs overlooking a turbulent sea. Pastry cream and pineapple follow. Burnt wood, slightly bitter, peach pit, and bamboo bark emerge. Waxy peat, liquid honey, floral touches, candied banana, and fragments of quartz and limestone complete the profile. On the palate, it's even more oaky, with rosewater, evanescent vanilla, coconut, and malted grains. Subtle spices include cumin and black pepper. The finish is fairly long, not quite explosive, with notes of black radish, toasted wheat, a pinch of salt, straw, and lychee juice. Overall, it's good, especially the nose and finish, but there's a hesitation between a sweet, honeyed profile and burnt wood. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/12/talisker-14-yo-special-release-2025.html
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86.5
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| Нос | 86 | N: Vanilla, Lactic, Salt, Seaweed, Lemon, Butter, Smoky, Wet earth Soft and subtle sweet scent. A weakly passing lactic note. Salt and seaweed. The intensity of the peat is not very strong. A peat composition of smokiness and wet earth. The citrus of lemon. The citrus pops out quite a bit. Buttery, oily, and soft scent. |
| Вкус | 85 | P: Smoky, Salt, Lemon, Syrup, Peach, Vanilla, Pepper Intuitive and strong taste. Smokiness and salt. Syrup. A linear sweet taste of sugar. The juicy, soft sweet taste of peach flesh. The citrus of lemon. A spicy kick of pepper. Salty, sweet, and spicy. |
| Финиш | 86 | F: Lemon, Apple, Salt, Wet earth, Pepper The palate carrying over into the finish. A simple and intuitive feeling. But that is why it is good. |
Expected more from a Talisker 14y cask strength. More intense Talisker profile, some green grapes, and that’s it.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Tasted very briefly at the London Whisky Show. Take my score with a grain of salt.
Beyond the narrative, a lovely round Talisker, fresh, with enough personality to stand out as a special version of the distillery.
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| Нос | 87 | The ocean is the main character of the nose as expected, with iodized and minerals waves with sulfurous traits that could evoke the volcanic rocks used for toasting. Marine connotations embrace fruity evocations between fresh (peach, pear, pineapple) and dried (grapefruit, mango), secondary notes of pastry (lemon tart, meringue), and smoke, well integrated and without a desire for protagonism, that oscillates between vegetal, woody, and balsamic. Clean. |
| Вкус | 87 | Marked by the distinctive peppery signature (between black and white) of Talisker, quite vibrant, which frames a heart that is still coastal but more inclined towards sweetness, with a greater presence of vanilla and pastry cream accompanied by sugar-coated almonds, meringues, and slight buttery notes. The peat shifts towards grilling, of the sea (scallop) and fruit (pineapple, peach), with the smoke still vegetal and woody, more the former than the latter. Citrusy in length, along with a balsamic note between eucalyptus and anise. |
| Финиш | 86 | Quite long and spicy, with sweet and herbal smoke, salty, featuring white fruit, cream pastry, meringue, and balsamic notes. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
It does everything you want from a talisman, from A to Z, though this one is a bit sweeter with its vanilla notes. But still, beautiful stuff!
Tasted 11/25 at Zurich Volkshaus
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
This is a very difficult whisky for me to evaluate. The reason is simple: if I exclude the finish, I actually find this whisky quite delicious. The nose is good. Soft peat, vanilla, pineapple, and leather flow together without anything becoming overly aggressive. The palate is also enjoyable, with a strong lemon acidity rising above honey and vanilla. Then comes the finish. After comparing my experience with other tasting notes, I came to think that umami is probably the appropriate broader term for the seafood-like character I was experiencing. The more I drank it, the more reasonable that description became. But that first sip really did taste like myeongran-jeot—salted pollock roe. Before dilution, the fishy finish was so strong that for a moment I genuinely did not want to continue drinking. I actually put the glass down for about ten minutes before picking it back up. With time—and especially after adding water—the fishiness subsided considerably, eventually reaching a level where I could interpret it more comfortably as a kind of marine or seafood-like umami. I have previously tasted independent SMWS Caol Ila bottlings with distinctly fishy aromas, but in terms of sheer first-impression intensity, this was on another level. For a while, I genuinely hesitated to pick the glass back up. It reminds me somewhat of an Auchentoshan hand-fill I once tried that had an overwhelmingly urine-like aroma. The palate itself was genuinely delicious, but no matter how good the palate may be, when one unpleasant aroma or finish dominates the entire experience, you begin to hesitate before taking the next sip. Fortunately, the problem here is less severe and much more localized. The nose is good. The palate is good. It is the finish that is strange. And that makes the whole thing even more frustrating. I probably would not pay my own money to order a glass of this at a bar, and I do not think I would buy a bottle either. But if someone offered me a glass, I could certainly sit down and enjoy it with them. There is unquestionably a delicious whisky underneath that peculiar finish. The problem is that, on my first encounter, the finish was intense enough to overshadow almost everything the whisky did well.
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| Нос | 85 | # Notes: Citrus, tropical fruit, vanilla, leather, very light peat # Tasting Notes The peat is surprisingly restrained. It reminds me of a well-aired Talisker 10—gentle, soft, and unobtrusive rather than aggressively smoky. On top of that comes the kind of sweet vanilla aroma I would normally associate with bourbon-cask maturation. There is also a sharper sweet-fruit note reminiscent of juicy pineapple slices, although it never becomes dominant. A faint touch of leather sits underneath, adding a slightly darker dimension to what is otherwise a bright and approachable nose. Considering the 53.9% ABV, the nose is remarkably composed and restrained. # After three drops of water Water brings the citrus slightly further forward, while the leather and vanilla remain clearly intact. As the sweeter aromas recede somewhat, the acidity becomes easier to distinguish, which in turn makes the tropical-fruit character more prominent. That said, water does not fundamentally transform the nose. Rather than introducing an entirely new set of aromas, it mostly changes the order of prominence among the notes that were already there. I would also hesitate to say that water kills the peat—the peat was already extremely subtle before dilution. |
| Вкус | 85 | # Notes: Vanilla, honey, lemon, strong citrus acidity, alcohol heat, very light salinity # Tasting Notes Unlike the nose, the alcohol makes itself known much more directly on the palate. It stings the tongue almost immediately. That said, this was my first whisky after a fairly long break, so I may have been more sensitive to alcohol than usual. Vanilla and honey establish the underlying sweetness, but it does not take long before the acidity overtakes them. And that acidity is quite intense. Lemon is the closest reference point. This is not merely a touch of citrus that adds freshness to the whisky; the acidity pushes forward strongly enough to become the central feature of the palate. Honey and vanilla remain underneath, but the lemon-driven acidity clearly takes control. # After three drops of water The palate becomes somewhat simpler and easier to read. Lemon remains at the center, with honey sweetness following underneath. There is also a very faint touch of salinity. Overall, the structure becomes easier to understand after dilution. |
| Финиш | 83 | # Notes: Myeongran-jeot, briny fishiness, citrus, very long finish—though not a particularly pleasant one, smoke, cigar, smoked seafood # Tasting Notes This is where things start to get strange. On the first sip, the finish genuinely reminded me of myeongran-jeot. For anyone unfamiliar with it, myeongran-jeot is a Korean dish of salted pollock roe. It has a distinctly marine, briny, intensely savory character, with an unmistakable fishiness underneath. And strangely enough, that was almost exactly what came to mind after swallowing this whisky. My immediate reaction was genuinely: “Wait, does this actually taste fishy?” After a few more sips, the citrus begins to cover much of that character, and the salted-roe impression gradually weakens. Even then, a faint trace remains at the very end of the finish. The problem is that the finish itself is extremely long. During those first few sips, that also meant the myeongran-jeot-like character stayed in my mouth for a very long time—and unfortunately, it was not a particularly pleasant kind of persistence. Afterward, I looked through other people’s reviews and found that similar characteristics are often described as umami. Having continued to drink it, I think that is probably the correct broader category. I deliberately have not included “umami” in my own list of tasting notes, however, because it was not the description that came naturally to me during the tasting. I do not want to retroactively replace my actual sensory impression with a more conventional whisky term simply because I found it in someone else’s review. On the first sip, what I tasted was unmistakably myeongran-jeot. # After three drops of water The finish improves considerably with water. A smoky character emerges, reminiscent of what might linger in the mouth after exhaling a puff of cigar smoke. There is also something vaguely reminiscent of smoked seafood, which fits much more naturally with the whisky than the raw fishiness I initially encountered. If I deliberately search for the salted-roe character from the undiluted whisky, I can still find a very faint trace of it. At this point, however, it is no longer strong enough to interfere with the drinking experience. |
Tasted at distillery. Toasted at an high temperature 2000c? Not sure if this influence improves the whisky. Once again overpriced again for what it is. Cask influence provides some fruity influences with vanilla, citrus, fruity and peppery burnt orange and tannins, and a hint of caramel. Short finish of burnt caramels. Undoubtably a quality malt, but not value for the price asked.
It does deliver on the coastal, peppery Talisker profile.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
After last year's 'stone-spun and re-toasted finish' we've now got a Talisker that is 'finished in American oak casks toasted by the heat of volcanic rocks from Skye'. What do they smoke at Diageo? Anyhow it is a decent Talisker that delivers on the palate.
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| Нос | 87 | Lightly peated, in dry bonfire-style. There's some bacon on the campfire, but we're also at the coast with a sea breeze. I don't get any fruits, yet there are some briny black olives. |
| Вкус | 88 | It's rather thick and creamy. It's got the expected salinity (capers and brine) and peppery kick, alongside some citrus fruits and creamy vanilla. This is all accompanied by dry peat. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium peated with salt, oaks spice and some anise. |
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| Нос | 86 | Wood, vanilla, medium-intensity peat, green grape, ripe apple, mango, umami, rock salt (=/= sea salt), full of sweet notes, a hint of seaweed, a slight earthiness - Compared to the 2022 SR, the wood is definitely a bit stronger. The overall grain follows Talisker, but in detail, it feels like it focuses a bit more on stone fruit notes and significantly toned down the mineral nuances. - It also reveals a slight Highland-style fit rather than an island style. - Compared to 2022sr, the alcohol level is definitely more refined and stabilized. - Tropical fruits and a touch of heather honey |
| Вкус | 87 | Baked apple, pineapple, lemon, ganpit, yo-yod, slight bitterness at the finish, a hint of wood, baked orange The first notes of the palette do not have a strong peatiness, but about 2 seconds after entering the mouth, it delivers an intense peatiness that feels like a sudden burst. - The citrus flavor is quite strong. - The refined lemon peel citrus notes characteristic of Talisker 25 Year Old are prominent. However, the difference is that while Talisker 25 has countless bundles of small fibers, this SR feels like it has only a few thick strands. - Slight hints of the Raph lineage are shown, but the identity of Tali is maintained as the main one. There is quite a lot of fruit, and it looks like it was grilled well over charcoal. |
| Финиш | 86 | A slick finish, heather honey, white pepper, long, thin finish, apple (fluffy side), orange pulp - Kilchoman Pit vibe? There is a dirt nuance. - Something dirty? The peatiness is not strong, and there are significant fruit nuances where the crispness has disappeared. |
Quite restrained for a Talisker. The main impression is sweetness.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Love Talisker! And love this whisky, long, warm, balanced, some seast, fruit. Wonderful!
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Salty-sweet wood notes, maritime yet earthy – this toaster seems to have worked. Delicious for a maximum of 90 euros.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
While it is hard to find Talisker’s classic identity here, the whisky shows little to criticise in terms of overall execution and balance.
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| Нос | 87 | Alcohol presence is moderate, feeling proportionate to both age and ABV. Bright and refreshing lemon zest with a slightly grassy edge leads, followed by plums and Shinano Sweet apples—an even mix of green and red apple characteristics. A pronounced salinity reminiscent of refined salt and seasoning salt stands out, while charcoal-like smoke stays relatively subdued. Talisker’s signature iodine is present only as a light hint. With continued nosing, lemon and plum converge into impressions of orange candy and green grapes, alongside noticeable semi-dried squid and vanilla. Instead of Talisker’s usual black pepper, a sharper white pepper note appears, accompanied by hints of dry wood. Despite the strong salinity, there is little of Talisker’s typical seaweed, peat, or overripe fruit character; instead, the profile leans lighter, cleaner, and more refreshing, driven by bright fruits. |
| Вкус | 87 | The body is fairly light, with a well-judged level of alcohol heat. Refreshing, easygoing fruitiness—lemonade and ripe Shinano Sweet apples—comes first, followed by apple peel notes. This is quickly joined by a deeply savoury salinity, reminiscent of seafood stock made from shrimp, clams, and crab shells, topped with touches of white pepper and garlic. In the mid-palate, umami continues while lemon recedes, allowing apples and tropical fruit notes such as lychee to emerge. Nutty roasted barley and sweetness akin to unrefined sugar syrup spread across the palate. As it is worked in the mouth, fruitiness fades noticeably, while savoury and nutty notes persist. Only at this stage do iodine and firewood-like smoke rise more assertively, stimulating the oral cavity and retronasal perception. |
| Финиш | 86 | On the retronasal finish, smoky and iodic peat leads alongside abundant lemonade, followed by roasted barley, Shinano Sweet apples, seafood notes, semi-dried squid, and vanilla, with a hint of green grapes. On the palate, sweetness resembling unrefined sugar syrup, fresh lemon, and nutty roasted barley dominate. Umami-rich seafood stock, clean firewood smoke, and the fruity sweetness of Sinano Sweet apples follow, with sharp hints of iodine, white pepper, and garlic. |
I had it in a series in Krakow for a tasting as it was probably the weakest of the lineup, but it's not a bad shot.