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 A malt whisky for real
peat heads, and for lovers of complex, multi-layered whiskies. What
makes it fit into the Compass Box house style is the balance of
richness and subtle sweetness that the old casks of Ardmore provide
to the smoky-peaty Islay malts.
This
is the great benefit of combining single malts from different
distilleries. We are not limited to the produce of one distillery.
Like a wine maker blending grape varieties, we can create layers of
complexity. And, as of late 2007, they are introducing even more
complexity by adding some south shore Islay malt to enhance the
peatiness and earthiness.
As with all their
whiskies, several months of marrying before bottling allow the
flavours of each of the whiskies to knit together.
Flavour Descriptors:
Rich and loaded with flavour: a bacon-fat smokiness, full-blown
peat, a maltiness, hints of fruit and spice. The finish is very
long, echoing peat and smoke for several minutes.
Recommendations:
A fantastic late-night digestif malt whisky. Also suitable for
taking the chill off a cold day. Excellent with blue vein cheeses.
Distillery Sourcing:
Islay single malts from the village of Port Askaig as well as some
south shore whisky (as of late 2007); and Ardmore. All aged from
10-16 years. |
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