- Blended pure malt Scotch whisky from Compass Box; blended by Lead Whiskymaker James Saxon
- Part of Compass Box’s Core Collection
- Includes single malt and blended malt whiskies sourced from The Glen Moray Distillery, The Benrinnes Distillery, The Teaninich Distillery, and an undisclosed distillery near the town of Aberlour
- Component whiskies aged in a variety of casks including first-fill Oloroso sherry-seasoned butts, first-fill bourbon barrels, custom French oak barrels, and refill ex–Spanish red wine barriques
- Chocolate fudge cake, clove, and cardamom with hints of plum jam and redcurrant jelly transition to rich cherry, toffee, and oak with raisin, honey, and brown sugar on the finish
- No added coloring
- Non-chill filtered; 46% ABV
Anchored by Speyside single malt with over 70% of the total blend matured in sherry casks, Crimson Casks exhibits powerful layers of rich fruit, warm nuttiness, and bright spice. Fans of Compass Box’s now-extinct Story of the Spaniard take note!
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Scotland
Spirit Type:
Scotch / UK Whisky
Spirit Sub Type:
Blended / Blended Malt
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | UK-XCB-14-NV | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Whisky Advocate
Score
93
Date
2025-01-07
"One of the core four labels in Compass Box's new lineup, along with Orchard House, Nectarosity, and The Peat Monster. Oloroso sherry casks play the starring role here, with two-thirds of the blend being oloroso-finished, creating deep color, sweetness, and a smooth texture. But it's more subtle than just a sherry bomb, as there's a lot going on: cinnamon spice and marzipan sweetness, creamy texture, layered flavors, and a long finish offering crème brûlée, baked red berries, brandy flambéed apricot, and more."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2024-12-03
"Mesquite and peat smoke surround a core of succulent figs and dates drizzled with maple. Finishes long and lip-smacking with leather, espresso, cranberry, cocoa nibs and black pepper piquancy. This nut-brown Scotch is matured in oloroso sherry oak butts. — Kara Newman "