Compass Box The Nectar

There is a great whisky retail store in Belgium called "The Nectar". You can find incredible bottlings and some really bespoke special ones, released just for that place. One of their suppliers is the famous Compass Box. As a matter of fact, Compass Box have released two special expressions for them, one on their 10th anniversary; and this one, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of their time together selling top whiskies. Compass Box The Nectar, is mostly made of Laphroaig, for a peaty character. Bottled at 49%abv, this one promises to be very good. On the nose, it starts with a buttery popcorn, fresh can of tennis balls, seaweed and Cookies & Cream. Butterscotch; it smells spicy, banana cake, caramel and the classic creaminess from Compass Box. After a first sip, it changed into iodine, swamp and rainforest. Spectacular. On the palate, it is a great whisky. Creamy marshmallows; the typical Laphroaig peat, hay. After a couple of sips it gave me a fruity profile: grapefruit and some saltiness. Oily body. Aftertaste is the best part of this masterpiece. Smoke, tennis balls, medicinal peat, salt. Absolutely amazing. Overall, this is one is truly one of the greatest blends this company has ever made. The sweetness and the peatiness have been married to perfection. A full bodied, well crafted, powerful dram. My score for it is an honest 94 over 100. If you can find it, don't even doubt to buy it. Slàinte!