Talisker Dark Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky

"Talisker Dark Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Brand & History

Talisker Distillery was founded in 1830 on the Isle of Skye and remains the island's oldest working distillery. Renowned for its maritime character, peppery spice, and gentle peat smoke, Talisker produces single malts that reflect the rugged coastal environment and have become iconic representatives of Island Scotch whisky.

Product

Talisker Dark Storm is a travel retail exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in heavily charred oak casks. The intense charring enhances the whisky's smoky character while adding layers of vanilla, caramel, spice, and toasted oak, resulting in one of the boldest expressions in the Talisker range.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of bonfire smoke, sea spray, vanilla, black pepper, toasted oak, and citrus zest. The palate is rich and powerful, offering flavors of smoky malt, caramel, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, dried fruit, and Talisker's signature peppery spice. The finish is long and warming with lingering notes of peat smoke, charred oak, maritime salinity, and sweet vanilla.

Specifications

Region: Island, Scotland

ABV: 45.8%

Trivia

Talisker Dark Storm is matured in deeply charred casks, a treatment that exposes more of the oak's interior to the spirit. This process intensifies smoky and toasted flavors, giving the whisky a darker, richer profile than the distillery's classic expressions."