Compass Box Great King St Glasgow Blend

Sweet, malty notes with decent smokiness.

As the other Great King Street, this is a blend that doesn't live to the compass box name and can be consider a fair blend for a cheap price. On the nose Dry cake, Some grain presence, Dry grass. Nothing to die for. On the palate Cítric fruit, Prunes, a little Sour and some Dry chocolate cake notes. Finish medium with ginger notes. Overall, 72 over 100 is a score that reflects what this whisky is.

This bottle is a Total Wines store pick. I found this to be a very interesting experience. From the nose, to the taste, to the finish, each part changed from the last. It starts off with a light scent of wood musk, dried plums, dark chocolate and almond skins. The taste evolves to a sharp, sweet orange zest. It's peppery and has an underlying note of toasted wood shavings. The finish gets even more interesting. Its like a peppery custard with a bright pop of salted butter. I really like it.

Great bang for buck

Cereal, candied orange