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.
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Tried it twice just to be sure. No, I was right the first time. A medicinal, salty, unpleasant mess.
I'm always very suspicious of old whiskies with new names. I am a packaging engineer and heard many stories of products going slightly off colour or taste by mistake and being marketed under a new name. As an example I was given a bottle of Laphroig "Quarter Cask" and being a lover of Laphroig I was very disappointed with Quarter Cask it had a start and a bite but non of the distinctive peat and seaweed of a bog standard Laphroig. So when I was presented with Dark Storm I was initially delighted. However having compared it to my all-time favourite, the 10 year old Talisker, my conclusion is that it's OK but not different enough to justify the higher price
I find this is a wonderful whisky and it is growing on me even more with every sip!
but that's about it! Not my cup of tea
I'll drink almost anything- as long as its Laphroig and Lagavulin - particularly Lagavulin - but this especially surprised me as Im not a Talisker fan. I have too admit however, I was disappointed not to notice the sticking plaster and window putty notes.....but immensely enjoyable nonetheless
