Code
N/A
Distillery
Compass Box
Name
Magic Cask
Producer
Compass Box
ABV
46%
Bottler Type
Independent
Category
Blend
Sweet, slightly grassy, and pear-y. A gentle fruit candy note comes in later. Certainly reminds me of Imperial.
Compared to the other CB whiskies in the set (see above), I'm drawn to the cleanness and softness of this palate, both of which speak for the age of the primary malt component here. The fruit candy touches are found here as well, but I like how they're subdued, not dominant. Delicious.
I was ready to go further up the points scale, but the finish leaves me wanting. I was hoping it would be either longer or more definite.
In a tableful of Compass Box whiskies this one stood out with its clean, refined, and clearly aged nose and palate.Tasted as a part of this Compass Box lineup (Thanks, Pete & Maija and Philippe Hakulin!):The Story of the Spaniard 2022 (82 pts.) and 2018 first batch (81), Orchard Fruit (83), Crimson Casks (80), Spice Tree (82), Spice Tree Extravaganza (81), Magic Cask (bot. 2020) (86), Myths & Legends 1 (84), and Nectarosity (81).