Talisker Dark Storm

Ah the Talisker nose, smokey charcoally brine which translates to the palate which saltiness comes through even stronger. It's talisker so I like it. Seems more restrained than the storm but it's a newly opened bottle and if I've learned anything from a Talisker it's that you need to let it breathe. 3.5.

Original review from Sept 2016 (transferred from Barreled): I just completed a very enjoyable side by side comparison between this Dark Storm and it's squall of a cousin, Storm. Check out my full review and comparo over there if you are so inclined. I'm doing a quick update here on the Dark Storm because I added a couple of drops to this one just to see if I could find something else here. The regular Storm had a bigger flavor profile and I want to see if I could dig a little deeper for something hidden in this Dark Storm. It seems like there's maybe a strange hint of dark berries on the nose that really surprised me that I didn't notice before. The smoke snatches it away so quick that I fear I may be imagining it. The remaining sip still coats the tongue being rich and oily and it finishes very smooth. Good stuff. I recommend you try them both. Thanks for the sample, @Generously_Paul. Cheers.

Review transfer from Barreled from March 2016 A nice NAS from Talisker. Typical 45.8% ABV. Nice dark amber color from the heavily charred casks being used (I think it's natural color, but not sure). Smoky and sweet on the nose with vanilla and oak spices and the unmistakable Talisker briny but also peppery maritime sea air. I get a taste of an overdone/burnt BBQ chicken. The palate has more of a charred character than smoky, but smoky nevertheless. The signature Talisker peppery spice makes itself known right away. The BBQ comes in again. The finish is spicy/peppery and quite dry with decent length. Not as well rounded as the 10 YO but still very good, especially if you enjoy the huge Talisker punch to the face. 4.25