Compass Box
8

Compass Box

Cask No 46, 10 Years Old

ABV 53.2%

A subtle dram which keeps on the cereal and fruit side,with a radiant lightness. Alcohol is perfectly mastered.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Compass Box

Brand

Cask No 46, 10 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

53.2%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Delicate. Sweet cereals. A charming floral note.Meadow flowers. Sorb tree. Opening on marzipan and orgeat\rsyrup.A note of golden caramel.

Palate: Smooth,refreshing. Malt teasers. Mint. Blancmange.Keeps that tender delicacy on the palate.

Finish: Fruity,soothing down on a nutty note. Dry almond.

Comment: A subtle dram which keeps on the cereal and fruit side,with a radiant lightness. Alcohol is perfectly mastered.

Score: 8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Exotic. Frying curry leaves,freshly clipped privet,stone fruits,lemon verbena. Becomes slightly scented\rlifting into vanilla with water. Shows complexity. Sweet pear overlaid with dried citrus peels. Very creamy with\rwater. Sweet.

Palate: Very pure,direct. A touch of liquorice. Chewy. Good balance between vibrant North African spiciness and a\rsmooth central palate.

Finish: Tingling.Clean and sweet.

Comment: Oak-driven,but not oak-dominated. There's a difference.

Score: 8.1

8
Overall Score

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