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Compass Box Crimson Casks
Compass Box

Compass Box Crimson Casks

3.40 Mixed reviews

12 reviews12 ratings

86 critic score Above average for whiskey

Whiskey Scotch Scotland No age statement 46% ABV

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About this bottle

Crimson Casks, introduced in fall 2024, joins Orchard House and Peat Monster as one of two new additions to the Compass Box core collection. The blended malt incorporates first-fill oloroso sherry butts alongside Spanish red wine casks, among others. It is available nationwide starting September 2024. (SRP $74.99)

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 80
Spicy 65
Rich 50
Sweet 45
Vanilla 30
Tart 25
Smoky 25

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 4 parsed reviews.

Tyler Dow 2.0

Smells dusty. Sweet praline and herb. The palate has tobacco and earth notes. Not a fan.

Manuel Acker 4.0

Big chewy Starburst flavor. Slightly surpasses nectarosity.

Jameson Higginbotham 2.5

Less intricate than Glendronach 12.

Barbara Lamb 4.5

From a whisky festival

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