Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard

A solid sherry option. I found it a bit spikey when first opened but then it really mellowed about half way through the bottle. Sweet and balanced.

I’m a huge fan of John Glaser and his entire vision of taking blends that result in a sum greater than its individual parts. This is a new addition of their core range, and very reasonably priced as well. My pour was a mere $5, but I think the bottle is maybe $40. At that price range, it’s squarely competitive with the likes of JW range (not the Blue or Platinum obviously), as well as Famous Grouse and a few others. I sort of wonder if it’s cannibalizing on its own Great King St series. Probably not, since this is a sherried version. So...at the onset, you immediatley get grain sherried notes—-grape skins and almonds. Taste is mild milk chocolate, hazelnuts , some dried fruits. A high grain component versus the malt. This is a great whiskey to have on your shelf for friends and family that aren’t used to stronger Islays or Islanders, or wouldn’t really appreciate the top shelf single malts. And honestly, at $40, it’s really a good uncomplicated whiskey.

Sweeter aroma of dried fruit, orangish taste. slight spiciness. Short finish with lingering spice.

ok daily drinking, not a fan of what I get is floral finish