Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

Compass Box - Oak Cross

Score 82


Average Score 82

Highest Score 86

Lowest Score 72

# of Times Scored 18

This Blended Malt is distilled by UNKNOWN in Speyside.

Tasting notes:



  • Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Citrus, apples, oranges then harsh honey and vanilla aromas on the nose. Tart edgy mouthfeel. Bittersweet oranges, tangy ginger, fruit medley on the palate. Tart fruit on a medium short finish.

    72

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Fruit, vanilla, pears and light spices on the nose. Soft, mild tingling spices and fruit notes on the palate. Medium short finish.

    78

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Apples, sweet garden aromas, soft light lemons on the nose. Mild tangy citrus, lemon zest, white fruit on the palate. Dry soft tangy finish.

    81

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Oak laden fresh fruit, vanilla and mild spices on the nose. Sweet fruit drops, soft vanilla notes, white fruit, lightly spiced pear syrup on the palate. A light easy drinking dram.

    84

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Fruit, honey, almonds, apples, mild vanilla and caramel on the nose. Zesty yet round mouthfeel. Tart fruit, Granny Smith apples in a spicy syrup on the palate. Some soft dry grasses on the finish.

    82

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Freshly cut apples, light citrus, tropical fruit, vanilla pears and spices on the nose. Creamy cloves, soft white fruit in a vanilla spice sauce on the palate. Medium sweet fruity finish.

    85

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Stewed strawberries, almonds and buckwheat honey on the nose. Dark caramel, figs, plums, soft tangy spices, milk chocolate, cocoa, then Mac apples in a sweet vanilla almond sauce on the palate.

    84

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Stewed fruit, light spices on the nose. Tangy fruit moving to gentle spices with a hint of cloves on the palate.

    82

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Vanilla creams, honey and sweet citrus on the nose. Gentle, fresh bowl of fruit on the palate. Light fruit finish.

    84

    Compass Box - Oak Cross, 43% abv

    Oak, cereal, citrus on the nose. Chewy barley, fruit/citrus notes and creamy spices on the palate. well balanced. Oak notes on the finish.

    82

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