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Compass Box Great King St Artist's Blend
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed
February 20, 2016 (edited September 11, 2022)
A quiet evening to sit back a relax with a movie and, of course, a dram. As this was sitting unopened for some time, tonight I chose to remedy that situation. Apple betty, butterscotch, sugar cookie with a touch of lemon and straw comprise the nose. Somewhat akin to Irish Whiskey (Jameson 12?). Almost clear in color, a creamy body arrives sweet, creme brûlée but overly so, that quickly dissipates. White pepper spice quickly replaces the sweetness, with a small amount oak a citrus. These flavors do not stay around very long and all fade in a short period of time. However, the finish is relatively long and the palate is left oaky and dry and delicately vanilla sweet, with no one note dominant over the other. A well-blended dram that carries itself as a single malt, and in some comparisons, better than some single malts. Respectfully priced, enjoyable, simple, fun, balanced and relatively anonymous . [$39][87/100][Opened: 2/20/16]
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I look forward to trying Glasgow and read good comments about Flaming Heart. I have a bottle of Spice Tree I just have not got around to opening yet. Impressed with what Compass Box is doing.
Looking forward to trying those
Did you try the Glasgow blend? A bit peatier, but equally good. I just got my hands on Flaming Heart 15th edition and "this is not a luxury whisky"...looking forward to trying house