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Compass Box The Double Single
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed
December 31, 2017 (edited October 21, 2024)
Time to be brave, my friends. You see, the “G” word, Girvan, scares me, and there’s 28% of that waxy whisky in this offering. On the nose, I get sawdust, brine, potato, and very subtle vanilla. Not bad, but not much to speak of either. The palate was much better than expected. The Girvan here is not the star of the show, so the waxiness is just to help the nice mouth coat. There are buttery pears, apple, and vanilla, but no smoke, spices, or any “dark arts”. This would be much better in the summer, and a solid dram. The finish is medium length, salty/vanilla-y, but dry. Let’s try a couple drops of water, just to see if anything else develops. Nose is even more muted, and the palate is similar, but the burn was somehow more pronounced. If you want a bright and light Compass Box, look no further, but I need something more. This is a 3.75 for me. The theme of this glass should tell that shimmer pop story. How about “Move” by Saint Motel.
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Man, I hate slamming anything from Compass Box. I’ve had plenty of great stuff from them and their core stuff is also pretty damn good. Oh well, time to pop that Phenomenology and get after it. Great review, @Telex
I think the Girvan was also one of the lowest scoring ones in our team trading