Talisker · Highland
Talisker 10 Year Old
Talisker 10 Year Old is a single malt from Highland, Scotland, bottled at 45.8% ABV with a 10-year age statement. Pepper and brine over a warm smoky core. The pepper is the signature.
Compiled by WhiskeyCask Editorial · Last verified 2026-07-30 · specs pending producer confirmation
Flavour profile
Broadly spicy, full-bodied, smoky.
View as table
| Axis | Talisker 10 Year Old |
|---|---|
| Peaty | 6 |
| Sweet | 4 |
| Fruity | 4 |
| Spicy | 7 |
| Woody | 5 |
| Sherried | 2 |
| Cereal | 4 |
| Oily | 7 |
Where it sits in our record
Of the 32 bottles here we can cost per litre of pure alcohol, Talisker 10 Year Old is the 13th cheapest, at £131.
Within the 35 bottles on record it is one of 16 single malt entries and one of 2 from Highland.
What it's good for
- peat curious
- cold weather
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Nearest matches by flavour vector across our own eight-axis scoring — not by brand or price.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
48% ABV · No age statement · £44
More peaty: 9 against 6 here
Ardbeg Uigeadail
54.2% ABV · No age statement · £60
More sherried: 6 against 2 here
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
43% ABV · 16 years · £85
Less spicy: 4 against 7 here
Ardbeg 10 Year Old
46% ABV · 10 years · £48
More peaty: 9 against 6 here