Compass Box The Circus

Color: Deep Amber Nose: Hugely aromatic. Stewed dark fruits, plum, black raspberry, cassis, and a wine grape component, no doubt from the many years it spent in sherry casks. Baked black cherry and a lighter citrus note, with a backbone of butterscotch and toffee. Palate: The older age of the component whiskies immediately is evident, with mature oak and barrel smoke, balanced with the dark fruits, and vanilla, with the intensity upped due to the higher ABV. Finish: A grain whisky component is present on the finish, allowing it to finish strong but not overbearing or syrupy, playing well with the oak and fruit notes to the end. Overall: A high price point for a whisky, without a doubt, but an incredibly rich and deep whisky at any price. Glaser again demonstrates the combination of grace and power, of complexity and depth, which can be achieved with thoughtful blending.