Compass Box - Crimson Casks, 46%

Compass Box Crimson Casks

Type : Blended Malt Whisky
Bottled : 2024
Cask Type : American Oak Sherry Butt
Strength : 46%
Content : 700ml

26.9% - single malt from the distillery near the town of Aberlour aged in a first-fill oloroso sherry-seasoned butt (11-month finish).

19.7% - Glen Moray single malt aged in a first-fill oloroso sherry-seasoned butt (four-year finish).

14.5% - Benrinnes single malt aged in a first-fill bourbon barrel.

11.3% - Glen Moray single malt aged in a first-fill oloroso sherry-seasoned butt (four-year finish).

8.4% - single malt from the distillery near the town of Aberlour aged in a first-fill oloroso sherry-seasoned butt.

7.3% - Highland malt blend aged in a custom French oak barrel (heavy toast).

6.1% - Teaninich single malt aged in a first-fill sherry butt.

5.8% - Glen Moray single malt aged in a refill hogshead (Spanish red wine barrique).

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Tasting note from Master of Malt for reference:

Nose It’s sherried, but it’s not a sherry bomb. It slowly opens with stewed dark fruits and cardamom. You’ll recognise this nose if you’ve ever had chocolate with a red fruit filling. Cola cubes, orange zest, cinnamon, red wine, and chocolate sponge aromas emerge.

Palate The palate is exactly what you expect. It is an aromatic, thick, almost syrupy affair with dried fruit, winter spice, dark chocolate, sherry-stained oak, clove, and toasted brown sugar.

Finish The finish is all blackcurrant jam and smoked nuts.