Drank neat in a glencarin, rested 10 minutes Nose: that awesome Talisker brine, burnt fruits, black pepper, red meat underlying with a bit of citrus. Taste: red pepper chili flakes, seaweed, brine, saltwater, hearty floral note. Finish: medium, general spices, red chili, brine smoke, settling into a mildly numbing bitter oak As a fan of Talisker, this hits all the right notes for me. Something to chew on and tackle that reminds me of the sea while containing enough fruity and pepper notes to separate it from the Storm and 10 year. A worthwhile pick regardless of the brand affiliation.