A new core offering from Compass Box, you say? While I lament their decision to turn Hedonism into a limited, once-a-year release, I'm rather pleased to see them serve up two more blends in their core lineup. Very citrusy on the nose with explosive orange peel underlined by just a little bit pear pie with candied pears, cinnamon and buttery crust. Some tannic oak and honey swirl in that mix, too. The palate is incredibly bright and vibrant. There's zest, sweet and spice all fighting for center stage here. Orange and vanilla start off the taste then about mid-palate a little bit of creamy caramel before taking a turn towards dry and spicy. Toasted grain and tannic oak with a surprising raspberry tartness just before the finish. Lemon pith on the finish along with lasting cinnamon spice tingle then it switches over to tannic black tea which actually works well with that bitter-tart lemon pith. This is a blend just exploding with vibrancy. Citrus is definitely the overwhelming dominant taste. Absolutely unique and I wouldn't have expected anything less from Compass Box.
About this bottle
Launched in fall 2024, Nectarosity is one of two new additions to the Compass Box core collection joining Orchard House and Peat Monster. Among the parcels of whisky in this blend is single grain whisky from Girvan as well as Clynelish malt whisky aged in custom-toasted and charred oak which was seasoned with new make grain whisky. Whiskies aged in first-fill bourbon and palo cortado sherry-seasoned casks are also incorporated in the blend. Available nationwide beginning September 2024. (SRP $64.99)
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92 proof. Aged in ex bourbon and ex sherry barrels. Peat, toasted barley, apples, smokey buttered corn, grapes, vanilla, pineapple, caramel, salt, brown sugar, charred oak, thick, chocolate cake, peaches, strawberry cake, toffee.
Light, fruity, a little thin with a pleasant finish
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