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Compass Box Crimson Casks
Compass Box

Compass Box Crimson Casks

Whiskey Blended Malt Scotland No age statement 46% ABV
$$$ $50 to $100 Premium Above average whiskey
12 reviews raw average 3.40
86 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Launched in fall 2024, Crimson Casks is one of two new additions to the Compass Box core collection joining Orchard House and Peat Monster. Casks featured in the blended malt are first-fill oloroso sherry butts as well as Spanish red wine casks among others. Available nationwide beginning 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
Full Bodied 50
Sweet 45
Vanilla 30
Tart 25
Smoky 25

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 4 parsed reviews.

Woulde 2.0

Dusty on the nose. Sweet praline. Herb. Tobacco on the tongue. Earthy. Not loving it.

whiskeyknurd 4.0

Big chewy starburst flavor. Slighty edges out nectarosity

Gherch 2.5

Less complex glendronach 12.

jeffzep 4.5

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