Compass Box Eleuthera

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 23 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose A hearty whiff of marine air with phenolic notes in the background. White currant and lemon zest. Tender vanilla echoes. Palate Silky. Coating. Oily mouthfeel. Sea lettuce. Finish Big, warm, exploding waves of spices. Water disciplines the outburst. Comment Hold your glass to your ear and listen to water lapping against the tarred boat hull.

Dave Broom Nose Oily/waxy with peach, honey and some subtle smoky bacon/pancetta notes that grow in time. Palate Sweet start. As luscious as the nose suggests. Great texture, with the peppery smoke weaving seamlessly around the soft fruits and gingery spices. Finish Full. Rounded. Comment Superb balance. Shows how classy and complex a vatted malt can be.