Talisker Storm

Too smoky

This has a fair amount of peat and iodine in its scent and flavor, a bit like Laphroaig in that way. There is also some smoothing sweetness from cask aging - vanilla and caramel, a bit of citrus too.. Very little of the pepper flavor I usually associate with Talisker. Not bad, and not what I expected. That said, for this sort of whisky, I would prefer Highland Park.

They should call this whiskey San Diego Storm. In usual times (non El Niño) a storm forecast in San Diego will bring a few light winds, a light sprinkle of rain and it’s gone in a couple hours, if it even arrives at all. In a similar vein, despite the threatening clouds and lashing seas on the label, this whiskey is tame on arrival. However, despite everything being mellow, it’s all good too. Sweet peat, smoke, lemon, orange peel, honey, malt, pepper and short bread cookie notes all make an appearance. Finish doesn’t last. Very tasty and drinkable. But not memorable, just like a San Diego storm.

Nose: peat, spice, salty Mouth: intense, full, sweet, honey Finish: heavy, spicy