Compass Box Blended Whisky

Reece Reid

May 27, 2026, 03:05:28

Wow, just had a sip and it's got this distillate-led vibe, really whistle-clean from the off. Kicks off oily, kinda smooth, with a peppery kick and hints of white wine – quite nice. 😊 The smoky signature's proper classic, you know? There's a faint clean meatiness, very clean overall, reminds me of seawater. Zesty with a waxy side, lemon curd comes to mind, making it feel fresher. Peat smoke lingers for a medium length, zestier and cleaner than some I've tried. Feels like a solid 67% malt, salt and smoke upfront, almost antiseptic but in a good way. I'm getting seaweed and kippers, oysters even, like oyster juice with a squeeze of lemon juice. A bit lacks grain, but that lemon zest keeps it popping. 👍

Amy Harrison

May 13, 2026, 00:21:22

# 🥃 Tasting Notes Right so first off... lovely golden colour in the glass, like amber honey init 🍯 Nose - gettin some nice caramel and vanilla vibes, maybe a touch of fruit? 🍎 Bit of gentle smokiness lingerin in the back Palate - oh that's proper smooth 👌 Warm and soft on the tongue, gettin some spice notes comin through now. Hints of chocolate or summat? Finish - decent length that, stays with ya. Oaky and slightly sweet at the end 🤤 Honestly quite enjoyble, wouldn't say no to another dram on a cold evenin like this Cheers 🥂

Linda Cox

May 11, 2026, 03:41:10

Well, that's a proper dram, innit? First thing you get is a whack of smoke, like a cozy bonfire night. 🔥 Then it kinda opens up... think of damp peat and wet wool, but in a good way? Earthy. Got a bit of a spicy kick, like ginger. Underneath all that, there's a sweetness trying to poke through. A hint of honey or maybe dried fruit. It's got that malty backbone, like a good loaf of bread. Finsh is long and warming. Leaves you with a bit of a dry, woody feel. Quite complex, that one. Enjoyable for a cold evening.

Ruby Young

May 5, 2026, 12:02:58

Ooh, lyke, a right proper dram this one. Get a lovely bit of vanilla an’ caramel on the nose, then a smidgen of that good ol’ peat smoke. 🥃 Tastes... warm. Spicy, even, with a whisper of citrus. Nice long finish, leaves ye feelin’ all cozy inside. 👌 Solid stuff, that is. A cracking wee whisky for a quiet night in.

Karl Harrison

May 4, 2026, 08:11:00

Right then, gave this one a proper nosing and taste. The first thing that hits you is a lovely waft of 🔥 smoke and peat, not too aggressive, mind you. Then comes a sweet wave, like honeycomb and vanilla 🍯. On the tongue, it's got a nice weight to it. There's a bit of dark chocolate 🍫 and some dried fruit, maybe figs? The peat smoke is there, weaving through it all. The finish is long and warming, with a final touch of woody spice. A proper fireside dram, that one. Smoky, sweet, and utterly moreish. 🥃