ABV 43%
Compass Box knows how to stay on course. Its whiskies are well-judged and consistent.
Michael Jackson
Compass Box
Brand
Grain
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Perfumy. Vanilla pod. Sweetly appetising.
Palate: Soft. Oaty. A bit empty in the middle.
Finish: A hint of lemon. Cedary, bittersweet, balancing dryness.
Comment: Compass Box knows how to stay on course. Its whiskies are well-judged and consistent.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Gentle and creamy. Chocolate, vanilla and some red fruitiness (raspberry yoghurt?).
Palate: Very soft with great silky texture and a good cinnamon spiciness giving the mid palate a lift.
Finish: Rounded, fruity and soft.
Comment: Subtle and soft are the key words here. Like the best of these whiskies, this might not be as challenging as a peated Islay or sherried Speyside but it is bloody drinkable!
Score: 8.5
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