Stuhendricks1
Talisker Storm
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
July 3, 2019 (edited August 27, 2019)
I have to agree with the professional review of this whiskey. The name is quite disappointing to how the whiskey actually tastes. It’s more of a rounded off mild peated Scotch than the “storm” suggests. It does not punch you in the face with flavor at all.
Nose: smoke and brine dominate. The peat sent is muted. Very malty and honeyed on the finish. Not much fruit but I feel like there might be a hint of either apples or a grapefruit of some kind.
Taste: Very Briney. Followed closely by the smoke and peat. Peat shows up much more on the taste. Finishes mid pallet is straight classic scotch maltiness. Very reminiscent of a run of the mill highland. Finish is oaky and mixed with flavors of black pepper, red pepper flakes and cayenne peppers.
All and all not bad, but I wish the smoke and peat was bumped up a bit.
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