Compass Box Experimental Grain

Fruity and floral - lychee, quince and smoke

Apologies, didn't realize I hadn't put some notes on this one. So full disclosure, I'm a bit of a fan of compass box grain whisky, but this one is a bit of an odd ball. It actually contains 31% 11 year old peated single malt...that has to be called grain due to using a column still instead of a pot still. The absurdity of scotch whisky rules. Nose - cotton handy, meets fruits, touch of smoke...unique. Mint is coming out now, white chocolate, fudge, cinnamon spice, and more fudge. Taste - Mint, citrus, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon....layers of complexity and with huge depth. Bit of smoke. This reminds me of a vanilla bomb version of say a nikka from the barrel, with even more complexity and age. Yeah that fruity element with the smoke and vanilla is great. Water brings some nutty elements and seems to add another touch of notes. yeah good whisky. 3.00 from me. I could go higher but I'll be conservative.

Not a review— just a component breakdown: Loch Lomond , 11yr, 2nd fill bourbon barel, 31% Hedonism, 16yr, 2nd fill bourbon, 17.8% North British, 24yr, recharred American oak, 36.7% Cameronbridge, 24yr, Recharred American oak, 14.5% Great to see 21+ yr olds, close to 50% of total

Banana, toffee, light citrus, rum with a nice, creamy smokiness on the nose (22) Creamy palate of peat, toffee, vanilla, chocolate and a distinct oiliness. Lovely (22) Loooong lingering spice and marzipan. Well balanced and beauuuutiful (20) Overall, my fav of the 3 I’ve tasted. Stunner (21) 85/100