Rich and unexpectedly honeyed initially. Medium-full, the usual Diageo polished mouthfeel, with initial honey and then a very decent dose of hot smoke. Finish.

The sweet warmth and briny, peppery finish that are the symbol of the Talisker character have been carfully accentuated through a skillful blend of differing.

The sweet warmth and briny, peppery finish that are the symbol of the Talisker character have been carfully accentuated through a skillful blend of differing.

The sweet warmth and briny, peppery finish that are the symbol of the Talisker character have been carfully accentuated through a skillful blend of differing.

The sweet warmth and briny, peppery finish that are the symbol of the Talisker character have been carfully accentuated through a skillful blend of differing.

The sweet warmth and briny, peppery finish that are the symbol of the Talisker character have been carfully accentuated through a skillful blend of differing.

The sweet warmth and briny, peppery finish that are the symbol of the Talisker character have been carfully accentuated through a skillful blend of differing.

Talisker - Storm Single Malt Scotch available at Petrock's Liquors in Hillsborough, NJ

The sweet warmth and briny, peppery finish that are the symbol of the Talisker character have been carfully accentuated through a skillful blend of differing.

Polished mouthfeel, with initial honey and then a very decent dose of hot smoke. The oak is there too, with vanilla and some (actually quite polite) peppery spices. The young whisky component is…

Talisker - Storm Single Malt Scotch (750ml) available at Chester Fine Wines & Spirits in Chester, NJ

This whisky was named the Highlands Single Malt of the Year by Whisky Advocate in 2013.

Talisker - Storm Single Malt Scotch (750ml) available at Circus Wines, Beer & Spirits - Middletown, Nj in Middletown, Nj

The sweet warmth and briny, peppery finish that are the symbol of the Talisker character have been carfully accentuated through a skillful blend of differing.

Talisker - Storm Single Malt Scotch available at Rodman's in Washington, DC