Originally released for the Travel Retail market, Talisker's Dark Storm is matured in heavily charred oak casks, imparting yet more smoke and spice to the already intensely smoky whisky. A fantastic release from the distillery on the Isle of Skye.
Smoky bacon, black pepper and red chili, dressed with a touch of orchard fruit and golden malt.
Huge oak influence, with a big burst of smoke on palate entry. Beyond that, though, you find red fruit, citrus and fresh honey.
A very, very long finish, peppered with honey-roasted nuts.
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A more fullbodied Talisker with more depth and smokiness. Not for everyone but i freakin' loved it.
I guess it's all about taste (of the reviewer rather than the drink). Not my favourite by some way, but it is nice to sip a couple of small glasses. Bought it also it was on offer at the airport. Smoky with hints of black pepper and a touch of chili. One plus for me is it's not as "medicinal" tasting as some Smoky whiskys.
Talisker 10 is my favourite go-to single malt, so I had high hopes when I bought Dark Storm on impulse at the airport. Sadly it is an absolute dog of a drink. It is extremely smoky which I like, but there is just no depth or subtlety whatsoever. Save your money and get the 10 year old, or spend a little more and get the 18 year old which is to die for!
I have enjoyed Talisker in the past but had I been able to taste Dark Storm at Edinburgh Airport I would not have bought it. The burnt smokey taste overpowers the real whisky taste and I still have more than half a bottle undrunk. Maybe just my palette but I wouldn't buy this one again (sorry).
Unmistakably a talisker whisky but extremely smokey, more so then the standard storm even. As a frequent drinker of laphroig, this serves as a nice change of pace. It satisfies my desire for smokiness while remaining light.
