Compass Box / Artist's Blend

Compass Box

Artist's Blend

ABV 43%
REVIEWED Issue 151

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Specifications

Brand: Great King St., Compass Box
Expression: Artist's Blend
Type: Scotland Whisky / Blended
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 43%
Country/Region: Scotland
Bottling type: Independent Bottling

Tasting notes

Taster Rob Allanson

Nose: Gentle, a little smoke, then ripe bananas, actually more banana foam sweets, peach slices. Sharpie pens then it becomes malty, gentle smoke.
Palate: Again gentle up front, some sweetness, fruit polos and then the malt comes through again, big and bold. This is followed by some citrus notes, oranges and a little grapefruit.
Finish: Short and sweet, nothing wrong with that. Then after a little while those malt notes return with vanilla.
Comment: A good solid blend, nice balance overall and a stunning nose to it.

8.7

Taster Sam Coyne

Nose: Fruity. Evolves from bright green apples to confectionary. Smoke wraps it all up, with a slight vegetative edge. That's quite special.
Palate: Gentle, faint gummy sweets with a little lime zest in the middle. There's a mealy note right at the end.
Finish: Short, with that mealy note now in full control.
Comment: Worth the entry fee for that nose alone, but doesn't quite deliver on that incredible promise.

7.5

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