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Compass Box Art & Decadence
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Compass Box Art & Decadence

Whiskey Blended Scotland No age statement 49% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector Top 13% of whiskey
10 reviews raw average 4.27
92 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Art & Decadence is a limited edition blended whisky from Compass Box made with unpeated malt whiskies and grain whiskies aged in a variety of casks. The bulk of the blend (42%) was malt whisky from Balmenach which was finished separately in three types of dessert wine casks — Marsala, Sauternes, and Madeira. Malt whiskies from Linkwood (aged in Palo Cortado sherry casks) and Glen Moray (finished in oloroso sherry casks) as well as grain whisky from Port Dundas were also used in its creation. There are 9,496 bottles available worldwide. Availability in the US begins November 1, 2023. (SRP $180)

How it tastes

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

Rich 70
Full Bodied 70
Sweet 40
Fruity 30
Spicy 25
Vanilla 25
Oily 10
Floral 8

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 4 parsed reviews.

jdriip 4.3

The bottle certainly is artsy. The whiskey maybe not so decadent. Nose: Restrained and subtle, but what’s there is very good. Toffee, honey, apples, licorice, red fruits, nuts and herbal notes. Palate: Again restrained, slick, rounded, spicy and semisweet with dried red fruits, honey, licorice, walnuts, savory notes, hints of chocolate and vanilla. Finish: Long, savory and spicy. 2/14/26 bottle kill My notes are pretty much the same, but the nose on this has become my favorite part, very fragrant. I will consider another purchase. Bumped 1/4 point.

whiskeyknurd 4.8

Reminiscent of hedonism but with more depth. The whole line up shares similar qualities. Great for sherry lovers and/or those who don’t find as much joy in the peated realm.

jaycart 4.8

This is a laberinth of tastes, sawdust,cake, wax, peppermint, tobaco, apricot, creme brulee. Nice aftertaste, super complex option!

mjbrandhorst 5.0

Reminded me a little of Balaveine double cast but a little sweeter overall, very enjoyable

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