Compass Box Oak Cross

I have purchased at least 7 bottles over the last 8 years and i am never disappointed. Balanced balanced balanced.

An intense, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky by John Glaser in Scotland made with highland single malts like Teaninich; comprised of 60% fruity malt Whisky from the villages of Brora, 20% meaty malt Whisky from the village of Carron & 20% fragrant malt Whisky from Alness. For the primary maturation stage, all of the Whiskies are aged in a variety of American oak & French casks. 60% of this blend is then re-casked in Glaser's distinct hybrid casks. It has an aromatic birth with notes of stewed fruit, ginger, spice, toffee apple & stewed fruits; while a balanced life adds notes of sweet malts, tart fruit, red apples, tannic, honey, Christmas spice (clove & vanilla); that leads to a long & spicy death with notes of oak, malt & milk. December 2020 / August 2022

Nose: Caramelised banana and lightly charred oak. A touch of sweet, light heather honey. Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with the honey playing the starring role. Finish: The oak offers up a balance to the sweetness with a heavy dose of vanilla right at the end.

Flaviar advent calendar day 23. Surprisingly unremarkable. Not bad but not great.

Aromas of candy corn. Caramel. Flavors are similar. With a nice add of wood and some peat.

This bottle really opens up at about half full. Quite the pleasure drinking dram. High quality blend here. Not found everywhere, but on the hunt for another bottle.

Perfect blended malt. Tasting it in parallel with Glenmorangie 10, and Oak Cross is even more interesting. Very pleasant and high quality!

This expression features custom-made hybrid casks with American oak bodies and French oak heads, hence the name Oak Cross. Vivid, citric and quite fresh, the nose unfolds with peach, honeydew melon and lemongrass. Amaretto, oranges and hints of oak appear. On the palate, vanilla, walnuts and peppery spices are overshadowed by dry wood and menthol. The Clynelish is sitting firmly in the driver's seat. Crisp, semidry and spicy, the medium finish lingers with apples, nutmeg and hints of green tea. Not my favorite Compass Box, but still very decent. RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 84 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE