After the initial maturation, the Talisker Distillers Editions are given a finishing period in Amoroso casks (Diageo doesn’t mention the word ‘sherry’ so they maj come from elsewhere in Spain). The last one we tried was the Distillers Edition 2001/2012 – here’s the new one bottled in 2015.

Talisker 2005 ‘Distillers Edition’ (45,8%, OB 2015, Amoroso finish, TD-S: 5RD)

Nose: brine and other maritime notes up front, with touches of sour pickles. Apple juice, red berries, raisins and orange zest. Mild peat smoke but not as clear as in other Talisker expressions. Not as warm either. Whiffs of...