Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.
Tasting
How it drinks
Sight
Dark amber to mahogany; the heavily charred oak casks produce a noticeably darker whisky than any other Talisker NAS expression
Nose
The darkest, smokiest Talisker in the range. Heavily charred oak dominates — bonfire, charcoal, dark caramel, and molasses. Black pepper and sea salt remain but are partially masked by the char. Dark chocolate and coffee. Dried fruit and treacle. This is Talisker dressed in black — the volcanic fire turned to charcoal, the marine breeze turned to smoke-filled coast. Originally a travel retail exclusive
Palate
Bold, dark, and smoky. The heavily charred oak adds intense dark caramel, molasses, dark chocolate, and coffee notes that are not present in other Taliskers. Black pepper cuts through the darkness. Sea salt and brine provide balance. Charcoal and bonfire smoke. Full-bodied with a chewy, tannic mouthfeel from the heavy char. Less overtly maritime than Storm, more about fire and darkness. The charred oak pushes Talisker into territory closer to some bourbons — caramel, char, vanilla — while retaining the pepper-salt DNA
Finish
Long, dark finish with charcoal, dark chocolate, and pepper. Sea salt emerges late. The heavy char influence lingers with dark caramel and smoky warmth. A whisky that bridges the gap between Scotch peat and bourbon char
Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.
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