Compass Box The Peat Monster blended malt scotch whisky is a peaty and smoky whisky with a balanced flavor profile that includes notes of fruit, spice, and oak. It is a great option for those who enjoy peated whiskies and are looking for a complex and nuanced dram.
Description:
- Country: Scotland
- Type: Blended Malt
- Age: Varies (average 8-12 years old)
- Cask: Refill Hogshead and Hybrid Barrels (ex-Bourbon w/ French Oak Heads)
- ABV: 46%
The Peat Monster is a blended malt scotch whisky that is made from a blend of 64.7% Caol Ila, 35% Laphroaig, and less than 1% of their signature Highland Malt Blend.
Compass Box The Peat Monster Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Peat, marked salinity, leans to Caol Ila in style, something medicinal. Sweet and fruity, grainy.
- Palate: Peat, oak. Botanicals, floral, coppery, sweet, smoky bacon, hint of papaya.
- Finish: A lingering sweetness, more peat, floral: roses and violets, sweet spice, oak.