Compass Box Oak Cross

Nose: Coconut. Abricot. Pear. Orange Peel. Vanilla. Wax. Nice! Mouth: Spices. Oak. Vanilla. Just a hint of sweetness. Finish: Oak! Rather dry. The oak surely is present on the palate and in the finish. The nose is really pleasant, and in my opinion the best part, the mouth and finish a bit dry. A well made dram, good value for money, but I would not buy more than 2 bottles. But since Oak Cross will be discontinued in 2021, a must buy/try for the CB collector.

Nice blend. Light, easy

My heart is broken. This is the first Compass Box not only not to pass my already high expectations for the London House's blends, I need to say I was truly disappointed. John Glasser called this blend a tribute to oak. In fact, they went to great length to impart this subtlely flavoured Scotch with extra depth by combining American bodied casks with French oak heads. Hence. My high expectations. In the end, I am truly sorry to confess I just feel this was a failed experiment based on a brilliant concept and my first broken heart courtesy of my favourite Whisky house in Scotland.

Soft warm calm vanilla and clove. Light in the oak. Slight milk brings it together.

Sweet front end with a light honey finish