Talisker Storm

As a huge Islay lover....Not a fan. Smoke and then some salt are immediately present, followed by some honey and grass. There never seems to be a moment that jumps out and grabs with a distinguished taste. It's mellow the whole way through in a boring way, not a balanced way. The lack of complexity screams young whisky masked with charred barrels and heavy, smoked peat. If I'm having smoke, I want Ardbeg or Lagavulin where I can taste the earth. If I want salt I want Old Pulteney or Bruichladdich where I can taste the sea or salted barely. If I want a mix I'll sip a Campletown offering. This just hits with peat smoke and rolls away into nothing. Let down.

I may be controversial but it is even better than the ten. It’s less smoky and prayed than the ten but I would describe the taste as ‘maritime’ - less ‘heavy’ and more briny than 10. Very good value for price!

Smoked sea salt and caramel chocolate on the nose. The flavor is spice forward with a hint of smoky sweetness like grilled fruit. Light on the tongue and finishes with a peppery taste.