Compass Box - Menagerie, 46%

Compass Box

Compass Box Menagerie, 46%

Type - Blended malt whisky
Bottled - 2021
Strength - 46.0% vol.
Content - 700ml

Whiskybase- 88.29 pts (53 votes as at 2021.8.1)

Blended Malt Whisky, led by Mortlach from recharred barrels, with additions from Deanston, Glen Elgin, Laphroaig, etc.

Details as follows:
- 42.6% Mortlach from recharred hogsheads
- 18.1% Glen Elgin from recharred barrel and refill sherry-seasoned butt
- 17.1% Deanston from refill hogshead and refill sherry-seasoned butt
- 16.8% Highland Malt blended from custom french oak barrel
- 5.4% Laphroaig from recharred hogshead

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Tasting note from Master of Malt for reference:

Nose:
Earthy peat with a hint of tarry rope tucked away, cooked orchard fruit, a whiff of damp oak and petrichor.

Palate:
More forest floor notes on the palate, now with layers of honeyed barley and tangy tropical fruit for balance. Smoke surrounds it all, plus a hint of new leather.

Finish:
Meaty malt, dried mango, a final waft of subtly spicy smoke.