20th February 2013 |
Talisker
Storm, an exciting new addition to the
Talisker core range.
It
is very rare to see a new addition to
the Talisker core range and I am sure
the many fans of this popular island
distillery will be very pleased to hear
that today
Talisker announced the first of
some exciting new expressions that we
can expect to see joining the Talisker
family of whiskies in 2013.
Talisker Storm the first of these new
expressions was created by Diageo’s
master blenders from both rejuvenated
and refill casks at different ages to
deliver a perfect balance of vibrant
distillery character and smoother woody
richness, it has been bottled at the
traditional Talisker strength of 45.8% ABV, and like the Talisker 57° North it
has no age statement.
Talisker Storm has been created to
delight and intrigue the many adorers of
this celebrated island whisky. I have
been told that it is more intense and
smoky, with enhanced and vibrant
maritime notes, smoothly balanced with
Talisker’s signature hot sweetness.
It will initially be available early
2013 through domestic retail channels
and whisky specialist shops in selected
Western European markets.
How the whisky makers developed this
stormy new addition to an already
celebrated family of highly distinctive
single malt whiskies is explained by
Master Blender Dr Jim Beveridge:
"We wanted to focus on distillery
character - the bedrock of Talisker
Storm. So we sought out some great
mature Talisker, enriched and mellowed
by time spent in carefully rejuvenated
casks, and brought that together with
some very fresh distillery character
preserved by maturation in refill casks.
The result is Talisker’s unique
distillery character delivered by aged,
mature whiskies, integrated in one
vibrant dram."
Talisker Distiller Manager Mark Lochhead
added:
"Any new member of the Talisker family
has a lot to live up to and I am proud
to say that Talisker Storm does just
that. The distinctive whisky we create
with such passion and care here on Skye
speaks very boldly of the dramatic
island where it was born. Everyone here
is delighted at the skill with which our
malt masters have put together this
vivacious new Talisker. Talisker Storm
is indeed the right name for it!"
The consensus among early tasters reads:
"The sweet warmth and briny, peppery
finish that are the symbol of the
Talisker character have been carefully
accentuated through a skilful blend of
differing aged Talisker casks. The
profound maritime character achieves a
deeper intensity, like a warm welcome
from a wild Hebridean sea."
So how much is the new Talisker
Storm going to set you back? I have been
told in price terms Talisker Storm will
sit somewhere between the Talisker 10
year old and the Talisker Distillers
Edition expressions so I would estimate
around £40.
I cant wait to try this myself and I
will certainly let you know what I think
when I do. The other exciting news for
Talisker fans is there are plans to
launch more new expressions of Talisker
later in 2013, I have heard rumours of a
Talisker Port Finish no age statement
expression, but I am not one to spread
rumours, so watch this space and I will
let you know when I have some facts.
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Talisker Storm Review
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William
Morrison's Tasting Notes:
Colour:
Burnished copper.
Nose: A laid back light peppery
spiciness with a light honey sweet
coating that grows the more you nose it.
A fresh sea breeze carrying a wisp of
smoke and some shy young fruit.
Taste: Smoke that very quickly
turns spicier, a touch of youthfulness
about the spice but it is being kept in
check by some mature oak spice. A lovely
sweet nuttiness, a touch of lemon and
pear and all coated in Talisker's
delicious signature spicy pepper.
Finish: Quite a long smooth
finish, spicy pepper, a bit of fruit,
some chocolate and a light lingering
bonfire smoke.
Comment: Having spent the last
few hours with the new Talisker Storm I
have to say this is a quality whisky,
very much a member of the Talisker clan
but quite different from the 10 year old
and certainly worth a try by any
Talisker fan. I wouldn't say it is
younger or older than the 10 year old
but that there is a bit of both in the
mix with the majority being younger but
not by much, it definitely creates a
different and very enjoyable expression
of Talisker. Personally I will always
welcome a new affordable to drink
expression from Talisker, I very much
enjoyed this one.
SMW Score 87/100
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