PBMichiganWolverine
Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength
Blended Malt — Scotland
Reviewed
February 28, 2018 (edited September 16, 2021)
I got to try a sample of this beast thanks to @LeeEvolved. He apparently purchased a 1.75L version, probably to feed a small country. I’ve not had the standard Peat Monster, but if this is any indication, it’s gotta be a must have for any peat fan. Not knowing the makeup of this blend ( I know CB is pretty transparent, but I’m just too tired and lazy this evening to bother a search ), I’d almost say the majority has to be Laphroaig and Caol Ila. You can get the medicinal notes of the Laphroaig as well as the crisp ocean brine from the Caol Ila. I’d have given it 5 stars if it wasn’t for the fact that I couldn’t help but remember the No Name, which I liked a bit more. This is excellent in its own right though, but if you had only a set budget of $150 or so, I’d get the No Nsme over this. This is a better VFM, given the Costco style family size, but No Name had a stronger punch. The regular Peat Monster is probably the best VFM ( No Name by the way I thought was expensive. Excellent, but expensive). Thanks Lee for this!
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@LeeEvolved. Out of their regular lineup, I’m now thinking their best one must be Peat Monster, just based on this one. It’s simply a must have regular on the shelf
Great review, @PBMichiganWolverine - lol, I didn’t choose the 1.75L- that’s the size it came in. Heck, I didn’t even realize it was a half gallon until I opened the box. I remember saying “holy hell, how am I gonna finish this”. When I did this one beside the regular peat monster and the No Name, it sadly came in in third place. The regular PM is just so damn solid as is. This is still an excellent peated dram and the huge bottle is definitely a centerpiece, but I’d recommend both CBW’s other peated styles before this one. Hands down. Cheers.