Drink Britain

The latest release from Talisker distillery, Storm turns up the peat smoke and adds a touch more sherry to the mix. The new release is bottled at the same strength as the standard Talisker Ten Year Old – 45.8% – but is made up of a range of ages, including some younger whiskies. These younger elements add a fiery […]

Talisker fan James Forbes heads to Opium, a Chinatown speakeasy to meet two new members of the family, Storm and Port Ruighe in the company of Diageo’s Global Scotch Whisky Ambassador, Donald Colville  Less a tasting, more a “sensory experience”  – burning peat, brine and dry ice sea fog effects, glasses filled with coffee, pepper, […]