Talisker Storm

She's seaworthy.

Nice smooth peated Scotch. Slightly earthy & oily but very enjoyable.

Well balanced peaty smoke that presents itself more firmly on the finish. Initial impression of honey, cantaloupe and delicate sweetness that is on the surface and not deep. However the sweet on the palate balances and enhances the peaty and rich full finish this whiskey provides.

What a mouth full! I took a good sip and let it roll around a little and the first thing you feel, not taste so much, but feel is the smoke. It rises into your sinuses. It comes on like a friendly Irish but as soon as you swallow you know it’s more of an angry scotch. Some people called it salt but I think it’s more like a cinnamon on steroids. Wow it burned. So I did what every whiskey lover does, I waited a minute or two and tried it again. The burn was much reduced and after the swallow all the good oak and fruit came through. I am by no means an expert but I know what I like and what I don’t like and I like this. I’m looking forward to having it again. As a bonus, I left the empty glass next to me for a few hours and after that time I could still get a whiff of camp fire as I sat there.