Compass Box
7.8

Compass Box

10th Anniversary

ABV 48.9%

Nicely balanced but with a seriously great nose.

Rob Allanson

Specification

Compass Box

Brand

Compass Box

Bottler

10th Anniversary

Expression

Blended

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

48.9%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Damp hedgerows, elderflower cordial, warm wool, a gentle herbal quality,\rblueberry jam, a touch of peat and wooden travel trunks.

Palate: Woody, peated and earthy notes. Sautéed mushroom, treacle cake with\rcream, blackberry compote.

Finish: Dries with those peaty notes lingering gently.

Comment: Nicely balanced but with a seriously great nose.

Score: 7.5

Neil Ridley

Taster

Nose: Candied cherries, some leather notes, melted butter, black liquorice and a\rhint of carbolic soap and softer peat round out the initial nose. Water gives\rmore spice and a touch of fresh apple.

Palate: Very spicy, with white pepper, cloves, some star anise and a touch of\rcreaminess. A wisp of peat pops in at the end, alongside green apple.

Finish: Lengthy, with drying peaty/ malty notes.

Comment: Well put together, with a nice display of spice and peat.

Score: 8.2

7.8
Overall Score

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