With Nectarosity we already reviewed one of many new core vary expressions from Compass Field. Now we’re specializing in Crimson Casks.
It is a sherry-forward blended malt. In a means it replaces each The Spice Tree and The Story of the Spaniard. The American oak sherry seasoned butts are sourced from José and Miguel Martín, however some pink wine barrels are added as effectively. Glen Moray, Teaninich and an undisclosed distillery close to the city of Aberlour are a part of this composition.
Compass Field Crimson Casks (46%, OB 2024)
Nostril: ripe plums and damsons with chocolate brownie, hazelnuts and candy praline. Additionally wooden spice like clove and cardamom. Perhaps not a sherry bomb, however undoubtedly sherried. Then sultanas and wine poached apples. Hints of cherry pie and whiffs of potpourri as effectively. Solidly blended collectively.
Mouth: pretty candy and spicy once more. Raisins and pink apples, loads of toffee and caramel notes, cinnamon pastry and a touch of burnt vanilla pastry. Huge malty notes and black pepper. This results in nutmeg, mocha, chocolate coated nuts and a slight bitterness in the long run. Hints of drying tobacco leaves as effectively.
End: medium size, with extra caramel, toasted oak, blackcurrant jam and Nutella.
Virtually what you’d get from a contemporary Macallan, at a fraction of the value. Not the brightest model of sherry cask, however moderately wealthy. Respectable worth for cash, however lacking the ingenious 1+1=3 impact of early Compass Field releases. Out there from The Whisky Trade or Royal Mile Whiskies, amongst others.
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