Secrets of Smoke Compass Box

Profile: The Secrets of Smoke Compass Box

• Smoking secrets from Caol Ila & Co. revealed: Compass Box with new Limited Edition
• Islay & Highland malts with new depth - matured in sherry and wine casks
• A Blended Malt Scotch Whisky in a class of its own
• Limited to only 9,792 bottles worldwide

Portrait: What makes the Secrets of Smoke Compass Box special

In the world of peated Scotch malt whiskies, smoke intensity usually dominates the debate. What is often overlooked is the sweetness inherent in peated malts and hidden behind campfires. Over the years Compass Box has been involved in the maturation of peated whiskies in sherry and wine casks. strong>experimented.With Secrets of Smoke the whisky makers have succeeded in using these Casks to break the smoky shell and release the surprising sweetness at the core of peated whiskies.
Casks flavored with Palo Cortado Sherry underline the toffee-apple characteristics of the malt whisky Caol Ila. Refill Red Wine Casks attract bright cherry notes from the depths of The Peat Monster, Compass Box's own blend of Islay malts. And Marsala Barriques bring the aromas of oat bars with blueberries to the surface of Laphroaig whisky.
 
Who likes that high level who wants to reveal smoking secrets can choose from a total of 9,792 limited bottles.

The whiskies used in detail:
The Peat Monster - Blended Malt (33.9%), 2nd-fill Spanish Red Wine Cask
The Caol Ila Distillery - Single Malt (33.1%), 1st-fill Palo Cortado Sherry-Seasoned Butt
The Ardmore Distillery - Single Malt (22%), 1st-fill Sherry Hogshead
The Laphroaig Distillery - Single Malt (5.7%), 1st-fill Marsala Barrique
The Bowmore Distillery - Single Malt (2.5%), Refill Bourbon Barrel
Blended Malt Parcel - Blended Malt (2.8%), Primarily Recharred American Oak Hogheads

Bottled: September 2024
Outturn: 9,792 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is how the Secrets of Smoke tastes like

The whisky makers from Compass Box are convinced that peated Scotch whisky is not all it seems.
They have long been convinced that there is more to the story than just smoke - a hint of honey, a hint of fruit - it gives signs of sweeter delicacies that are clearly hidden beneath the sootiness...

• Nose: the wine Casks used release the unexpected sweetness at the core of peaty whiskies - plus strong aromas of toffee -Apples, paired with ripe cherries
• Palate: mouth-filling and surprisingly soft - again the bright cherry notes of the red wine Casks used Blueberry flapjacks and tones of Marsala
• Finish: long and harmonious in the sweet-smoky finish