Hi Nivla, thank you for your video 😁 Today we bought first our whiskey as Talisker storm. We are trying to catch the notes and tasting. It is hard hahaha 🤣 but it is very interesting world of Wiskey! I am happy to discover ❤️
Anytime one has serious study it is hard, but also a great deal of fun. The world of whisky is huge, from the cheap stuff to bottles you need to mortgage your house to purchase. (I haven't tried any of those!)
Take your oyster that has been shucked, but is still in the shell, dribble a little Talisker 10 (or Laphroaig, or any peated whisky) and tip it back, oyster and whisky combined. Then agree with me that it is a damn fine way to consume oysters!
Straight to the point. Awesome. My palate is VERY uneducated but my first sip of Talisker 10 and I was blown away. The fresh sea added a 3D flavour to my recently discovered love for peat. Damn I can’t wait to try ALM the other islays
I love the fact that you have discovered peat. Islay is perfect for researching peated whiskies. Bowmore I recommend as a starting point as their whiskies are very in balance; peat but lots of other stuff. From there the sky is the limit!
If you can get it try the Talisker Distillers edition. It's ca 10 year old but with more Sherry cask influence than the standard 10.It's a wonderful dram.
Dude, you are spot on with Oysters!! I had an Islay McClelland with Oysters recently and the brine cancelled each other out, and a sweet came to my pallet that wasn't there before. Brilliant. Laphroiag, any Laphroiag is my top.
I too am a fan of Laphroaig and rate it second in my collection. If you haven't tried the Lagavulin 16 you are missing a great whisky. A bit more expensive but worth every cent!
Was curious about the storm. Had a bottle of Talisker 10. I couldn’t decide if I liked it or not, the peat and smoke was so strong. Then my buddy and his wife tried it and said it reminded them of the smell of a doctors office, and now that’s all I can associate it with, 😂
It is a shame that it brings memories of doctors. As you can see from this review I really like the Talisker 10, but the Storm lacks something. The Talisker Port Rouige is pretty handy as well. happy tasting!
100% agree. The 10 is world's better than Storm. Talisker 10 is actually at the top of my list. Lagavulin 8 is probably in my top 10. Lagavulin 8 is much better than Ardbeg 10 IMO. Better poise and balance.
Certainly agree with your comments about Talisker 10. My one taste of Lagavulin 8 cemented for me the absolute beauty of the Lagavulin 16. I did not and probably will not buy the 8 year old. If you have seen some of my reviews, I rate the Lagavulin 16 the best whisky in my collection.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes in my locale Laga 8 is $57 USD and Laga 16 is $102. Single malts in NY have really been pricing themselves into the stratosphere over the past few years. Finding Talisker 10 under $65 is a challenge also as it's price has also spiked.
I assume NY stands for New York. Here in Australia (remembering our dollar is about 75c US) Laga 16 costs $130 and Laga 8 costs $105. So for an extra $25 you get another 8 years in barrel. Can't understand the thinking behind that pricing! If New York is your home, are you a Yankees fan or a Mets fan?
Great review. Our thoughts are mirrored on this. The Storms not a bad whiskey, but it doesn't compare to the ten. Personally, I'm am Ardbeg guy myself anyways so I tend to go for the green bottle but I always have a bottle of Talisker on the shelf. Have you tried the Wee Beastie from Ardbeg yet. Damn fine dram for a 5 year old.
I certainly have tried the Wee Beastie! Check out my last review. I like the fact that they have been upfront with the age, not put out a No Age Statement whisky. It is good for its age, but I do prefer the refinement of the 10yo. Thanks for your comments.
Good comparison! Here in the Atlanta area, the Talisker 10 runs at least $20-$30 MORE than the Talisker Storm. Heck I used to be able to get it for less than $30. Now it's anywhere between $43 and $50. The 10 year is usually closer to $70. I love the Storm, but whenever I can get a bottle of the 10 under $60 I do so. MUCH smoother, but I love the "bite" of the Storm, and that almost peppery finish, especially if I let it linger on the palatte.
I consider the best value for money blended whisky is the Johnny Walker Black label, but be sure it is the Black Label, not the sherry cask one or the Double Black. I also like Dimple. At the lower end of the price range is J&B Rare Scotch. Happy tastings!
Thank you for the honest review. This was exactly the comparison I looked for. Many have reviewed them both, but not as a comparison like this. 🤗 I'm definately leaning more towards the 10 now.
Great review, really enjoyed it. Was curious enough to buy both myself so see how they compare. As wildly popular as the 10 is, Storm would be my go to dram. Great flavor, great value, and maybe the current 10, which has a newer label than what is in this video, is not what it used to be. Good stuff!
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your comment. I am happy that you prefer the Storm. If we all liked the same stuff it would be a boring old world. Thanks for taking part.
I agree with you 100%, you just got another subscriber to your channel, cheers, simple and honest review, which is the most important now days with so much marketing out there , thank you,
I appreciate your positive comments. Welcome to the channel. I have fun making these reviews and I hope people enjoy them and gain a little bit of information. Thanks.
Totally agree, the T10 is and has been for years - batch variations aside - a real bang for the buck and imho renders the Storm/Dark Storm and Skye at the same/higher price obsolete if you are out for the best quality. One reason these bottles were introduced into the market was to counter shortage of the 10 yo at the time and to diversify their brand and be able to offer their whisky in bulk to supermaret chains + any interested retailer for that matter. Mind you that they use E150a especially in the Dark Storm to make it look more attractive. The Ruighe and Distillers Edition are better and more attractive b/c of the additional wood finish, the DE being more smooth and complex than the 10 adding some nice sherry notes. Talisker surely works just as well in different barrels, same as e.g. Caol Ila and Lagavulin.
Thanks, exactly what I was looking for, My partner brought back (to the states) some Skye - my usual is 10 - and I was disappointed. The storm is quite a bit less here so I was wondering about it. Think I stick with my Talisker 10
Glad you liked it. Don't buy the usual Talisker 10yo till after you have finished the Storm. You might not like the comparison!!! Thanks for the comment.
100% agree. Just grabbed a bottle of the storm on sale at Dan Murphy's after wanting to try it for a long while. Had it side by side with the 10 which I love and there really isn't a comparassion. The 10 knocks it out of the park. Not saying the Storm is bad but at similar price points the 10 is miles ahead
Great honest review. Talisker 10 is my go to and I always have a bottle at home... From Freo WA. Go the Dockers!! (saw you were a footy fan in comments section!)
Nice to hear from you in WA. My team, The Saints are showing possibilities of some improvement. Glad we have similar tastes in whisky, if not football teams!
You obviously live in the US. I have family that live in Indiana, and on my 2 visits to them I have been astounded how cheap booze is in the states. I get angry with what we have to pay here in Australia. The Talisker 10yo is a winner for me.
One of the reasons why I did this review. I need to get the best value for my hard won dollars and to have these so close in price and yet one clearly better than the other, it might help others when faced with a choice. In the main of late I stick with those whisky bottles that have an age statement.
This is exactly the review I was looking for! I love the 10 - peppery, fruity, complex and goes down so easily. I’ve been contemplating trying the Storm to compare, but now having seen this I think I’ll stick with tried and tested. And also another person who highly rates Lagavulin - a bit on the expensive side for me but Christmas is round the corner and my wife can take a hint! 😉
@@NivlasNightcapNotes Originally from near Manchester UK, but now living in London. Will be raising a glass of single malt this weekend to England v you Aussies in the rugby this weekend!
And jolly good luck to you! Mind you I am not much of a rugby fan. My football passion is AFL (Australian Rules) and my team is St Kilda. I will raise a glass when hopefully the Aussies retain the Ashes over the summer. Nice to hear from you.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes ah excellent. I’m a big cricket fan myself too. I think you stand a VERY good chance of raising that glass to an Aussie victory! England’s test team have had very inconsistent form over the past few years.
The Poms certainly gave our rugby team a touch along! It is ironic however, that the England coach is an Australian! Probably need to excommunicate him! All the best. Nivla
The 10yo has all the flavours more lifted. I would not recommend the Storm, but that is my palate speaking. Others may have a different opinion. Some of the other Taliskers are very good.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes Thanks for your opinion! I myself have been underwhelmed by the Storm. So I'm looking forward to the 10. I'm looking for the briniest scotch....would you guess that to be Talisker 10?
Great review and comparison, very helpful. Thank you. I am not experienced and i was looking for good reviews of the two whiskeys, plus of the Talisker Skye. I think i ll go with the 10.....
A very wise decision. I have a little over 200 whiskies in my collection and the Talisker 10 is in the top dozen. Just beautiful stuff. Glad my comments helped.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes It helped indeed! Today I got it and I tasted it. Still totally inexperienced, I received a strong but also warm, in a way, taste. I still cannot tell all the flavors, but I can say I could feel the wood, a little smoke, not much, a little saltiness and a slight sweetness. Later, in the last sips, the salt became much more apparent. But this sweet warmth in the mouth it leaves in the end, just fantastic. Thank you again.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes glad to be the first, hope not to be the last. Your review cleared some doubts I had before buying my first bottle of Talisker 10 (it’s not so easy to find here). Anyway, hope to enjoy it as much as you did in this review. Cheers.
I too am from Australia (Melbourne) and have a bottle of Talisker Storm that I have been enjoying quite a bit. Definitely even more keen to get hold of a Talisker 10. Great review, keep up the great work.
Thanks for your support. The Talisker 10 is sublime stuff and can be purchased in Australia for well under $100. I love it! PS being from Melbourne do you follow a football team?
Hi Nivla, thank you for your video 😁 Today we bought first our whiskey as Talisker storm. We are trying to catch the notes and tasting. It is hard hahaha 🤣 but it is very interesting world of Wiskey! I am happy to discover ❤️
Anytime one has serious study it is hard, but also a great deal of fun. The world of whisky is huge, from the cheap stuff to bottles you need to mortgage your house to purchase. (I haven't tried any of those!)
Thank you sir! Subscribed after watching. I'm a big fan of Talisker. Very good distiller from the Skye
Talisker is actually one of the most versatile whiskies with food. So love that your brought-up the oysters.
Take your oyster that has been shucked, but is still in the shell, dribble a little Talisker 10 (or Laphroaig, or any peated whisky) and tip it back, oyster and whisky combined. Then agree with me that it is a damn fine way to consume oysters!
Straight to the point. Awesome. My palate is VERY uneducated but my first sip of Talisker 10 and I was blown away. The fresh sea added a 3D flavour to my recently discovered love for peat. Damn I can’t wait to try ALM the other islays
I love the fact that you have discovered peat. Islay is perfect for researching peated whiskies. Bowmore I recommend as a starting point as their whiskies are very in balance; peat but lots of other stuff. From there the sky is the limit!
If you can get it try the Talisker Distillers edition. It's ca 10 year old but with more Sherry cask influence than the standard 10.It's a wonderful dram.
Thanks for the heads up. I will look for it.
Finally the Talisker 10✌️
One of my favourite distilleries!
Dude, you are spot on with Oysters!! I had an Islay McClelland with Oysters recently and the brine cancelled each other out, and a sweet came to my pallet that wasn't there before. Brilliant. Laphroiag, any Laphroiag is my top.
I too am a fan of Laphroaig and rate it second in my collection. If you haven't tried the Lagavulin 16 you are missing a great whisky. A bit more expensive but worth every cent!
The problem with Talisker 10 is, the bottle gets empty to fast..🤫
That is because the bottom of the bottle is too close to the top.
They're just so good!
Better than good. Excellent whiskies.
Was curious about the storm. Had a bottle of Talisker 10. I couldn’t decide if I liked it or not, the peat and smoke was so strong. Then my buddy and his wife tried it and said it reminded them of the smell of a doctors office, and now that’s all I can associate it with, 😂
It is a shame that it brings memories of doctors. As you can see from this review I really like the Talisker 10, but the Storm lacks something. The Talisker Port Rouige is pretty handy as well. happy tasting!
100% agree. The 10 is world's better than Storm. Talisker 10 is actually at the top of my list. Lagavulin 8 is probably in my top 10. Lagavulin 8 is much better than Ardbeg 10 IMO. Better poise and balance.
Certainly agree with your comments about Talisker 10. My one taste of Lagavulin 8 cemented for me the absolute beauty of the Lagavulin 16. I did not and probably will not buy the 8 year old. If you have seen some of my reviews, I rate the Lagavulin 16 the best whisky in my collection.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes I have never tried Laga 16 but I will eventually since everything I have read about it suggest I will love it.
Not much more expensive here in Australia than the 8yo. You will not regret tasting the 16yo.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes in my locale Laga 8 is $57 USD and Laga 16 is $102. Single malts in NY have really been pricing themselves into the stratosphere over the past few years. Finding Talisker 10 under $65 is a challenge also as it's price has also spiked.
I assume NY stands for New York. Here in Australia (remembering our dollar is about 75c US) Laga 16 costs $130 and Laga 8 costs $105. So for an extra $25 you get another 8 years in barrel. Can't understand the thinking behind that pricing! If New York is your home, are you a Yankees fan or a Mets fan?
Great review. Our thoughts are mirrored on this. The Storms not a bad whiskey, but it doesn't compare to the ten. Personally, I'm am Ardbeg guy myself anyways so I tend to go for the green bottle but I always have a bottle of Talisker on the shelf. Have you tried the Wee Beastie from Ardbeg yet. Damn fine dram for a 5 year old.
I certainly have tried the Wee Beastie! Check out my last review. I like the fact that they have been upfront with the age, not put out a No Age Statement whisky. It is good for its age, but I do prefer the refinement of the 10yo. Thanks for your comments.
Good comparison! Here in the Atlanta area, the Talisker 10 runs at least $20-$30 MORE than the Talisker Storm. Heck I used to be able to get it for less than $30. Now it's anywhere between $43 and $50. The 10 year is usually closer to $70. I love the Storm, but whenever I can get a bottle of the 10 under $60 I do so. MUCH smoother, but I love the "bite" of the Storm, and that almost peppery finish, especially if I let it linger on the palatte.
Thanks for the comment. Good to hear from you in Atlanta. The booze in the states is so much cheaper than here in Australia.
Dear Mr. Nivla, wich are the best blended whiskeys that you would recommend?
I consider the best value for money blended whisky is the Johnny Walker Black label, but be sure it is the Black Label, not the sherry cask one or the Double Black. I also like Dimple. At the lower end of the price range is J&B Rare Scotch. Happy tastings!
Thank you for the honest review. This was exactly the comparison I looked for. Many have reviewed them both, but not as a comparison like this. 🤗
I'm definately leaning more towards the 10 now.
Glad it was helpful!
If you have tried it, I hope you were not disappointed. I've been drinking 10 for years.
Great review, really enjoyed it. Was curious enough to buy both myself so see how they compare. As wildly popular as the 10 is, Storm would be my go to dram. Great flavor, great value, and maybe the current 10, which has a newer label than what is in this video, is not what it used to be. Good stuff!
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your comment. I am happy that you prefer the Storm. If we all liked the same stuff it would be a boring old world. Thanks for taking part.
I agree with you 100%, you just got another subscriber to your channel, cheers, simple and honest review, which is the most important now days with so much marketing out there , thank you,
I appreciate your positive comments. Welcome to the channel. I have fun making these reviews and I hope people enjoy them and gain a little bit of information. Thanks.
Totally agree, the T10 is and has been for years - batch variations aside - a real bang for the buck and imho renders the Storm/Dark Storm and Skye at the same/higher price obsolete if you are out for the best quality. One reason these bottles were introduced into the market was to counter shortage of the 10 yo at the time and to diversify their brand and be able to offer their whisky in bulk to supermaret chains + any interested retailer for that matter. Mind you that they use E150a especially in the Dark Storm to make it look more attractive. The Ruighe and Distillers Edition are better and more attractive b/c of the additional wood finish, the DE being more smooth and complex than the 10 adding some nice sherry notes. Talisker surely works just as well in different barrels, same as e.g. Caol Ila and Lagavulin.
I agree with everything you say. The Port Ruighe and the Distillers Edition are OK but the 10yo out of these is by far the best!
Thanks, exactly what I was looking for, My partner brought back (to the states) some Skye - my usual is 10 - and I was disappointed. The storm is quite a bit less here so I was wondering about it. Think I stick with my Talisker 10
Very wise move.
Good on ya mate, just bought the 10 year Talisker Storm and I love it
Glad you liked it. Don't buy the usual Talisker 10yo till after you have finished the Storm. You might not like the comparison!!! Thanks for the comment.
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100% agree. Just grabbed a bottle of the storm on sale at Dan Murphy's after wanting to try it for a long while. Had it side by side with the 10 which I love and there really isn't a comparassion. The 10 knocks it out of the park. Not saying the Storm is bad but at similar price points the 10 is miles ahead
Good to know that our palates are similar.
There is no doubt that very little can beat time in barrel!
Great honest review. Talisker 10 is my go to and I always have a bottle at home... From Freo WA. Go the Dockers!! (saw you were a footy fan in comments section!)
Nice to hear from you in WA. My team, The Saints are showing possibilities of some improvement. Glad we have similar tastes in whisky, if not football teams!
Sorry! I was at the game at Bellerive in Hobart and watched the Saints maul the Dockers. Sad end of the season for both clubs!
Just tried the Storm. Delicious, although definitely should be cheaper than the Talisker 10. In Massachusetts, it's half the price!
You obviously live in the US. I have family that live in Indiana, and on my 2 visits to them I have been astounded how cheap booze is in the states. I get angry with what we have to pay here in Australia. The Talisker 10yo is a winner for me.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes Interesting. Also interesting that the Storm and Talisker 10 are priced equivalently!
One of the reasons why I did this review. I need to get the best value for my hard won dollars and to have these so close in price and yet one clearly better than the other, it might help others when faced with a choice. In the main of late I stick with those whisky bottles that have an age statement.
Great video, very informative 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
This is exactly the review I was looking for! I love the 10 - peppery, fruity, complex and goes down so easily. I’ve been contemplating trying the Storm to compare, but now having seen this I think I’ll stick with tried and tested.
And also another person who highly rates Lagavulin - a bit on the expensive side for me but Christmas is round the corner and my wife can take a hint! 😉
There is no doubt in this case the tried and true standard 10yo is a winner. The time spent in barrel is just worth it! Where do you live George?
@@NivlasNightcapNotes Originally from near Manchester UK, but now living in London. Will be raising a glass of single malt this weekend to England v you Aussies in the rugby this weekend!
And jolly good luck to you! Mind you I am not much of a rugby fan. My football passion is AFL (Australian Rules) and my team is St Kilda. I will raise a glass when hopefully the Aussies retain the Ashes over the summer. Nice to hear from you.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes ah excellent. I’m a big cricket fan myself too. I think you stand a VERY good chance of raising that glass to an Aussie victory! England’s test team have had very inconsistent form over the past few years.
The Poms certainly gave our rugby team a touch along! It is ironic however, that the England coach is an Australian! Probably need to excommunicate him! All the best. Nivla
Which did you find to taste brinier?
The 10yo has all the flavours more lifted. I would not recommend the Storm, but that is my palate speaking. Others may have a different opinion. Some of the other Taliskers are very good.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes Thanks for your opinion! I myself have been underwhelmed by the Storm. So I'm looking forward to the 10. I'm looking for the briniest scotch....would you guess that to be Talisker 10?
Absolutely!
Good review. Short and to the point.
Thanks. I keep them short so no one gets bored.
Great review and comparison, very helpful. Thank you. I am not experienced and i was looking for good reviews of the two whiskeys, plus of the Talisker Skye. I think i ll go with the 10.....
A very wise decision. I have a little over 200 whiskies in my collection and the Talisker 10 is in the top dozen. Just beautiful stuff. Glad my comments helped.
@@NivlasNightcapNotes It helped indeed! Today I got it and I tasted it. Still totally inexperienced, I received a strong but also warm, in a way, taste. I still cannot tell all the flavors, but I can say I could feel the wood, a little smoke, not much, a little saltiness and a slight sweetness. Later, in the last sips, the salt became much more apparent. But this sweet warmth in the mouth it leaves in the end, just fantastic. Thank you again.
1:04 what a wonderful sound...
Thank you. You might just be my first Spanish person to comment. I hope you like whisky. Regards Nivla
@@NivlasNightcapNotes glad to be the first, hope not to be the last. Your review cleared some doubts I had before buying my first bottle of Talisker 10 (it’s not so easy to find here). Anyway, hope to enjoy it as much as you did in this review. Cheers.
I too am from Australia (Melbourne) and have a bottle of Talisker Storm that I have been enjoying quite a bit. Definitely even more keen to get hold of a Talisker 10. Great review, keep up the great work.
Thanks for your support. The Talisker 10 is sublime stuff and can be purchased in Australia for well under $100. I love it! PS being from Melbourne do you follow a football team?
@@NivlasNightcapNotes unfortunately for me I'm an Essendon supporter.
Looks like the bombers might make the finals, unlike my Saints! The team that won a final last year went missing this year!
Those bombers made the finals! And play their elimination final here in Tasmania! All the best!