Talisker Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Talisker Storm is a bold, no-age-statement single malt that amplifies the distillery’s signature maritime smoke and peppery heat. It’s a dramatic, expressive dram — not for the faint of heart — but richly rewarding for those who enjoy their whisky with a salty, fiery edge.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Talisker distillery — located on the Isle of Skye — is known for producing bold, coastal whisky with maritime character. Storm was first introduced in 2013 as a no-age statement expression designed to intensify Talisker’s house style.
Its maturation involves a blend of refill and toasted American oak casks, allowing both the classic brine, smoke, and spicy elements to come through. Because it’s NAS, Storm emphasizes flavor selection and intensity rather than strict aging benchmarks.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
A smoky salt breeze greets the nose, with hints of sea spray, honeyed malt, citrus peel, vanilla, and a touch of white pepper.

Palate:
Rich and enveloping, featuring smoldering peat smoke, brine, oak spice, and a drop of chilli warmth. Underneath the smoke, there’s caramel sweetness, orange zest, and nutty undertones.

Finish:
Lingering and warming: oak spice swells, smoke recedes gently, and peppery heat lingers, leaving a salty waxy echo with citrus shadows.

Quick Overview

"Bottled at Talisker‘s signature 45.8% ABV, this no-age-statement release from the Isle of Skye blends younger and older malts from refill and rejuvenated casks. The result captures Talisker’s essence with mellow smoke and honeyed maltiness on the nose, followed by an explosion of pepper on the palate, balancing sweetness, smoke, and salt before finishing clean and warming." Top 10 Scotch Whiskies Under $60 (2025 Edition), The Whisk(e)y Wash

"Initial nosings draw forth essences of ocean brine and wet hay, there are earthy undertones of clay. The peat presentes itself immediately in conjunction with black pepper and warming spices. There is a wonderful finish of sweet and salty smoked meat." 95 Points 2023 Ultimate Spirits Competition

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