Talisker Dark Storm

Score: 65

Released in 2013 as a travel retail exclusive, the Talisker Dark Storm is a direct sibling to the Talisker Storm. The difference here, besides a larger bottle size, is that the casks used to age the whisky are heavily charred. The differences between the regular Storm and this one lead us to wonder if there are any age differences between the two or other factors besides the charring. The Dark Storm is both sweeter and richer than the traditional Storm. If the Storm is an everyday whisky (and it really should be) then the Dark Storm is the special occasion version. It is more smoke and sweet on the palate. The briney nose fools you.