Tastes

Translucent yellow-gold. Nose has smoke and a nose hair tingling burn. Once past that initial hit, it mellows to aromas of vanilla and coconut. The palate is very smooth and clean with a slight oily viscosity. Flavors resemble the nose with an added red fruit component. Pleasant burn down the throat and an almost numbing feeling on the tongue. I love compass box but as good as this is, I’m underwhelmed for the price tag.

Aromas of oak, spice and orange. A touch of nail polish remover but not terribly unpleasant. Flavors are plenty of spice, oaky and caramel. Medium body, really coats the tongue in a slightly sticky way, pleasant warming burn that lingers and tingles the tongue. Great for the price, enjoyed neat, also perfect for cocktails, preferably Manhattans.

I smell vanilla and oak. Incredible flavor. It’s got a burn on the mid palate and finish but tastes of vanilla, caramel and leather. Delicious.

Really nice peppery aroma. Flavor is excellent...black pepper, rye an underlying subtle sweetness but finishes very dry and pretty clean, not really lingering. Loving the spicy character. Really fills and coats the mouth. Coming back for more of this one.

Sweet but not cloying aroma with a slight alcohol burn. On the palate, again not overly sweet but flavors of maple syrup and a fruit component that is really pleasant. Slight burn again on the finish which is also long and has a pleasant lingering sweetness.

Enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass. Sweet, boozy on the nose. Continued sweetness upon tasting along with vanilla, char and subtle wine notes. Tingles the tongue, pretty full bodied yet very smooth. Burn on the finish that lingers. Very enjoyable.

Translucent amber in color. Plenty of warmth tickling the nose but aromas of leather, wood and baking spices come through. On the palate, brown sugar, fruity and spicy notes and continued warmth right through the finish. Slightly creamy and rich mouthfeel. Complex and flavorful, excellent from beginning to end.