Compass Box No Name
Lovely Peaty melange - a mystery? or not?
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Review by @galg
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- Brand: Compass Box
- Type: Scotch
- ABV: 48.9%
Dominated by 2003 Ardbeg (as i've heard), and some Caol Ila and some clynelish this is a lovely very peaty compass box, Islay centric for sure. far peatier than the peat monster.
nose: Big notes of ash, dried lemon, lime, and wet dog (yes, love it), it's clearly dominated by the Ardbeg and the zest... I am thinking tarry ropes, and seashell. There's a wee hint of grapfruit pith, and sweet smoky cereals. with a bit of water it gets creamier with some vanilla.
Palate: Boom. We're certainly on Islay now : lovely wood smoke and peat embers, sweet smoke, pines, citrus peel and more of the wet farmy note (dog if you may), BBQ sauce, and creamy vanilla. there's a medicinal touch and some tar, but the Ardbeg is well felt..
Finish: distant ash, soot, peat , wet cardboard , tar and creamy vanilla.
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This is one of the recent Compass Box releases that's captured more than just my passing attention. Anyone seen what prices are being asked for it in the US?