Talisker Glacial Edge 45 year old, 49.8%

Seasoned wood on the nose, plus cedar, salty oak, and lime. Remarkably perfumed for such an old whisky, with a bit of tobacco, citrus, and semi-ripe banana. Tobacco on the velvety palate and more sea influence, brine, and seaweed, as well as honey, lemon, hazelnut, vanilla, orange peel, salted caramel, and brown sugar. Bright, fresh, lively, balanced, and deep, with a long finish. Uber-aged scotches can sometimes disappoint, but this is an exceptional dram.