Compass Box Oak Cross

Slightly fruity and slightly smokey, easy to drink.

Maybe the bar was set low having just tried the Asyla but this was definitely a step up. Reminds me of a thinner bodied irish pot still whisky. Now I'm not going to get carried away and start waxing lyrically as it has a slight astringency and its not nearly in the same class as a Redbreast, Powers or really any decent Irish pot still given it lacks the viscosity but at least this 50ml sample in the gift box selection is heading in the right direction. Definitely wouldn't buy a bottle

If you can smell bananas and Chinese five spices, you're a wizard and deserve to work for the great perfume houses in Paris, because this whisky has one of the most underwhelming bouquets I've ever come across. It's basically light oak aromas with a hint of fruit, so long as you're willing to allow your imagination to run free. The palate itself is wood spices with a touch of char. All very nice but all very weak. As for the finish... what finish? It all came and went so soon.

Great Vanilla flavor but slightly sweet. The spice box is better