Compass Box

Blended Scotch Whisky, 'Crimson Casks'

Blended Scotch Whisky, 'Crimson Casks'

Blended Scotch Whisky Crimson Casks Compass Box
  • 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

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 "