Talisker Dark Storm Single Malt Whisky Skye 100 cl 45.8%

If Talisker Storm is a strong wind out of the west, Dark Storm is that same storm after it has picked up speed over open water. This 100cl bottling matures in heavily charred casks and heads in a deeper, darker direction than its smaller sibling.

Note: This release has been discontinued from Talisker's core range.

Expert Description

Talisker Dark Storm is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in heavily charred American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. It has been discontinued from the distillery's core range, but builds on the same base recipe as Talisker Storm.

The heavy charring of the casks gives a deeper, smokier character than the standard Storm, without losing the distillery's salty, peppery core. The 100cl size makes it a natural bottle for sharing, or for anyone wanting more whisky per bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with butterscotch and honey, followed by briny, salty notes and a distinct smokiness that builds towards the end.

Palate

The palate offers vanilla and butterscotch sweetness sliding into sea salt and seaweed, with an earthy, faintly nutty edge.

Finish

The finish closes salty and smoky, with a warm, lingering note of charred wood.

Specifications

Name: Talisker Dark Storm
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: Heavily charred American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5000281033631

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Sweet · Nutty · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium - discontinued from Talisker's core range, which typically raises interest among collectors wanting one of the remaining bottles of this specific cask treatment.

Did You Know?

Dark Storm used the heaviest cask charring Talisker had ever applied to a standing release, and the distillery itself described its smoke level as the most intense in the range.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Talisker Dark Storm

What is the difference between Talisker Storm and Talisker Dark Storm?

Dark Storm matures in heavily charred casks, giving a deeper, smokier and sweeter profile than the standard Storm, which uses lighter charred casks.

Why has Talisker Dark Storm been discontinued?

The distillery has adjusted its core range over time, and Dark Storm is one of the releases no longer produced - which makes the remaining bottles a limited resource.

How should Talisker Dark Storm be served?

Neat or with a drop of water in a whisky glass, so both the butterscotch sweetness and the heavy smoke can unfold.

Is 100cl an unusual size for Talisker?

Yes, most Talisker releases are sold in 70cl, so the 100cl bottle is a larger, less common format, well suited to sharing or a larger collection.

Does Talisker Dark Storm suit a collector?

Yes, the combination of a discontinued release and an unusual cask treatment makes it interesting to collectors who already own the standard Storm.

How smoky is Talisker Dark Storm compared to Islay whisky?

It is clearly smoky, but leans more towards warm ash and charred wood than the sharp, medicinal smoke often found in Islay whisky. See our range of Scotch whisky to compare styles.