Tag: Blended Scotch

  • Compass Box Peat Monster

    Overall Character: Sweet marshmallow and peat smoke, with mild fruits. | Nose: Peat smoke, pears, milk chews, marshmallow, butterscotch. | Palate: Mild peat, some bitter lemon rind, marshmallow, butterscotch and tea. | Finish: Short-medium finish of bubblegum and chocolate, with… Continue reading "Compass Box Peat Monster"

    • Score7.9/10.0
    • Recommended ForArdbeg 10 drinkers, and generally fans of lighter Islay single malt scotches.

  • Compass Box Spice Tree

    Overall Character: Butterscotch, toffee, clove and mild fruits. | Nose: Pineapple, butterscotch, toffee, pear and mild ginger. | Palate: Cinnamon, toffee, clove, butterscotch, berries and green tea. | Finish: Short-medium vanilla and oak. | Overall: A solid blended malt for… Continue reading "Compass Box Spice Tree"

    • Score8.0/10.0
    • Recommended ForScotch whisky drinkers, newcomers, average whisky fans, etc.

  • Compass Box – This Is Not A Luxury Whisky

    Overall Character: Well balanced mature fruits and leather | Nose : juniper, cherry cordial, prunes. Black olive and cocoa. Soap. | Palate : very nice balance of dark fruits, mild leather, dark cherry, black olive, and mild cedar. | Finish… Continue reading "Compass Box – This Is Not A Luxury Whisky"

    • Score8.9/10.0
    • Recommended ForScotch drinkers, whisky lovers, and anyone wanting to try something totally unique and different. It's so interesting there are few people whom wouldn't like this, unless you're a budget drinker or a hardcore fan of styles like bourbon, peated scotch, rye, etc.