- The Dark Storm is both sweeter and richer than the traditional Storm. If the Storm is
an everyday whisky (and it really should be) then the Dark Storm is the special occasion version. It is more smoke and sweet on the palate. The briney nose fools you. It makes me think of dark burgundy velveteen fabric, made into a smoking jacket or some other high class lounging apparel.
The scotch feels almost fuzzy on the tongue, but in a good way, not in an 'accidentally licked the dog' way. The tingle lasts on the palate even though the finish isn't as strong as one expects.
It's a very warming scotch. I will miss it when the bottle is emptied. Definitely one to pick up when going through Duty Free at an airport. In fac...
- The Dark Storm is both sweeter and richer than the traditional Storm. If the Storm is
an everyday whisky (and it really should be) then the Dark Storm is the special occasion version. It is more smoke and sweet on the palate. The briney nose fools you. It makes me think of dark burgundy velveteen fabric, made into a smoking jacket or some other high class lounging apparel.
The scotch feels almost fuzzy on the tongue, but in a good way, not in an 'accidentally licked the dog' way. The tingle lasts on the palate even though the finish isn't as strong as one expects.
It's a very warming scotch. I will miss it when the bottle is emptied. Definitely one to pick up when going through Duty Free at an airport. In fact, pick up an extra one for me!
