Talisker Storm Whiskey 750ml

Talisker is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye, founded in 1830 by brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill on the shores of Loch Harport at Carbost. Now part of Diageo's Classic Malts range, the distillery has kept its distillation methods largely unchanged for nearly two centuries, aside from necessary safety updates, and remains the sole whisky producer on the island. Its water is drawn from Cnoc nan Speireag, and the resulting spirit carries the maritime, peaty character for which the distillery is known.

Released in 2013 as a no-age-statement addition to the core lineup, Storm is a vatting of Talisker single malts ranging from roughly three to twenty-five years old, matured in a mix of refill and rejuvenated American oak casks. It is bottled at Talisker's traditional strength of 45.8% ABV, positioned in the range between the standard 10 Year Old and the Distillers Edition.

The nose is powerful and layered, with sweet malt and ripe berry fruit giving way to smoke, brine, and cracked pepper. On the palate, mellow sweetness turns quickly spicy, with nutty smokiness woven through. The finish is dry and medium in length, closing on light peat and lingering embers.