Talisker Storm was released in early 2013 as a no age statement whisky, which was matured in specifically selected refill and toasted American oak casks. An intense and vibrant dram, the Storm offers up plenty of distillery character alongside some smokier depth and complexity.
With a classic Talisker profile, a depth of beautiful flavours and a very reasonable price point, this is an ideal single malt for those thinking of exploring malts from the Scottish islands.
Initial brine, but not as abrupt as the 10 Year Old, quite creamy by comparison. Banana. Banana angel delight? Window putty, hint of sticking plasters and barbecues, citrus. White pepper develops towards the bottom of the glass.
Thick and mouth-coating with wood smoke, brine, some tin and chilli heat too.
Red chilli peppers and oak dryness with a hint of embers.
A welcome addition to the Talisker range, and probably the smokiest whisky to be produced on the Isle of Skye.
Very very smoky & heavy. I prefer the Talisker 10 year though, because the Storm skimps out on the peat and sea-salt that gives the 10 year such balance.
Very complicated flavour. Couldn't make my mind up whether I liked it or not to begin with. On a third occasion of opening the bottle decided in it's favour. Probably more of one to have as part of a collection to have every now and again than one you would drink in a session, but not a bad thing for that.
I drank a lot of Scotch in my 20s and 30s, mainly Johnny Walker. Now in my 50s, sick of all the lousy wine out there, I've returned to scotch. This was my first foray into single malts. I recognized the family resemblance to JW going in, loved the mid palate, and got used to the heat in the finish. Lack of big peat not a concern for me personally. I liked the complexity. Currently quaffing Caol Ila 12 at the moment. I prefer its smoothness, but I will buy another bottle of Storm in the furture.
Surprisingly good, my new fav
Tasting notes hit it and this is a super drink.
