Talisker
Storm
- 45.8
- 70cl
- Taste: 4
- Islands
Talisker Distillery, nestled on the Isle of Skye, was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskil, sons of the local doctor. They established the distillery in the village of Carbost, choosing a location that provided access to local peat, pure water from nearby springs, and proximity to the sea. The MacAskill brothers faced numerous challenges in the early days, including the remote location, which made transportation and distribution difficult....
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Talisker Distillery, nestled on the Isle of Skye, was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskil, sons of the local doctor. They established the distillery in the village of Carbost, choosing a location that provided access to local peat, pure water from nearby springs, and proximity to the sea. The MacAskill brothers faced numerous challenges in the early days, including the remote location, which made transportation and distribution difficult.
Throughout the 19th century, Talisker changed hands, with notable improvements under owners like Roderick Kemp and Alexander Allen, who invested in improving the distillery’s equipment and processes. Distillers Company Limited (DCL) acquired Talisker in 1925, and DCL later became part of Diageo. Under DCL's ownership, Talisker benefited from greater financial stability and expanded distribution.
Talisker Storm is a dark, smoky, more brooding member of the Talisker family, with notes of wood, brine and spice that puts you right at the heart of a storm at sea. Perfect for adorers of Talisker, looking to explore depth of smoky and spicy quality whisky.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Full gold.
Body - Medium.
Nose - Powerful, fresh-clean, and growing in complexity like a gathering storm. Sweet maltiness with ripe red berry fruit moves to smoke, brine, and an explosion of pepper.
Palate - Mellow and rich, then very spicy: a pure, tongue-coating sweetness joins a nutty smokiness to embrace those spicier notes.
Finish - Drier and of medium-length, with a lasting, smooth aftertaste, in which light peaty burnt embers can be found.
Throughout the 19th century, Talisker changed hands, with notable improvements under owners like Roderick Kemp and Alexander Allen, who invested in improving the distillery’s equipment and processes. Distillers Company Limited (DCL) acquired Talisker in 1925, and DCL later became part of Diageo. Under DCL's ownership, Talisker benefited from greater financial stability and expanded distribution.
Talisker Storm is a dark, smoky, more brooding member of the Talisker family, with notes of wood, brine and spice that puts you right at the heart of a storm at sea. Perfect for adorers of Talisker, looking to explore depth of smoky and spicy quality whisky.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Full gold.
Body - Medium.
Nose - Powerful, fresh-clean, and growing in complexity like a gathering storm. Sweet maltiness with ripe red berry fruit moves to smoke, brine, and an explosion of pepper.
Palate - Mellow and rich, then very spicy: a pure, tongue-coating sweetness joins a nutty smokiness to embrace those spicier notes.
Finish - Drier and of medium-length, with a lasting, smooth aftertaste, in which light peaty burnt embers can be found.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig