Compass Box Has A Treat For Fans, "The One I Love" Expression Exclusive To Facebook Group
Compass Box is really giving its fans a treat with a new expression "The One I Love", which is exclusive only to members of its Facebook Group, which you can find here.
Find the I Love Compass Box Facebook Group here.
"An arresting blend of boisterous yet nuanced Sherry cask character, along with tarry, funky and assertive smokiness. Bottled for the I Love Compass Box Facebook group, created with long-time distribution partner and friend Gerd Schmerschneider." reads the front label.
The expression uses first-fill and refill sherry butts, custom French oak barrels, refill and recharred barrels. It is bottled at 48.9% ABV.
We're also told the components of the blend:
Source | Cask | % | Flavor Notes |
Distillery near the town of Aberlour Single Malt | First-fill Oloroso Sherry Seasoned Butt | 26.6% | Dates, dark chocolate, fleshiness |
Caol Ila Distillery Single Malt |
Refill Sherry Puncheon | 26.6% | Smoky apricot, oily peatiness |
Highland Malt Blend | Custom French Oak Barrels, Medium Toast | 16.9% | Cinnamon, vanilla, tannins |
Peated Whiskey from Tobermory | Refill Bourbon Barrels | 16.5% | Intense smoke, citrus oils, herbal notes |
Ardbeg Distillery | Recharged Barrel | 7.1% | Tar, butterscotch, intense peat |
Magic Cask 2019 Remnants Blended Malt | Bourbon Barrels & Oloroso Sherry Seasoned Butt | 6.3% | Vanilla, yellow apples, orange peel |
Lead image courtesy of I Love Compass Box Facebook Group and Compass Box.
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88 Bamboo Editorial Team