Another great whisky from my beloved Compassbox. First released in 2006, Flaming Heart was the first whisky to combine the rich, complex spice of Scotch aged in new French oak with the evocative peat-red smoke of Islay malt. It created a genre-defying style that was smouldering, spicy, complex – and so popular that Compassbox re-releasedContinue reading “Flaming Heart by CompassBox”
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The Peat Monster by Compass Box
A peated blended whisky from the beloved Compass Box. This is not the peatiest or smokiest whisky you can find, not at all. Its value is the blending of kipper-like smokiness, fruity sweetness and spices. It is also non-chill filtered. My love for peatiness is well-known and this is in my top5, I recommend itContinue reading “The Peat Monster by Compass Box”
Hedonism by Compassbox
Silky smooth whiskey with a tiny bit of bourbon creaminess. There is vanilla in the nose, liquor elements, even strawberry. The palate has a bit of pistachio, toffee and cocoa. The finish is peppery and rather smoky. A whisky definitely worth it’s money and a great entry to the whisky world for anyone interested. Moreover,Continue reading “Hedonism by Compassbox”