compass box artist blend review

Low 80s Compass Box Great King Street Artists Blend is a very approachable whisky. Ive scored several single malts this highly or higher but never a blend.

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3 thoughts on Compass Box Great King Street Artists Blend Review Robert June 25 2013 at 408 pm.

. According to Compass Boxs website it consists of 46 Lowland grain whisky 9 Speyside single malt and two Highland single malts make up the remaining 45. Read Full Review 89 Distiller The whisky has a creaminess to it but finishes on the spicy side and is far from sticky sweet. Inspired by Edinburgh and made for creative drinking.

The honey leads the palate too but is beautifully integrated with the grain whisky backbonesufficiently mature to add weight and heft. 10th January 2022 Great in a Highball I usually go for Kakubin for a highball over ice and soda but this is also really good. 88100 3 level 2 6 yr.

Deep earthy notes of tobacco and fruitwood smoke. The New York Blend is the newer and more limited release whereas the Artists Blend is a permanent and ongoing expression. And that is eternally to Compass Boxs credit.

The dram is very light on the tongue. The Artists Blend has a gorgeous nose with strong wild honey. Compass Box Great King St Glasgow Blend Review.

Shop Now We Offer Direct Shipping Of Premium Whiskey Rum Tequila And More. I just opened this a few days ago so good timing. We have suffused Artist Blend with fruitiness and texture seeking out fragrant malt whiskies approximately 55 of the recipe from the Highlands of Scotland.

Compass Box Artist Blend Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml SKU 1076085 96 points Wine Enthusiast. Artists Blend is a tribute to a time when blenders used an artistry creativity and craft to make this combination of flavourful single malt whiskies and delicate single grain whiskies one of the worlds most famous drinks. Today we taste and review Compass Box Great King Street Artists Blend.

Artists Blend is a tribute to the blenders of the late 19th century individuals who used artistry creativity and craft to pioneer a spirit that became one of the worlds most famous and desirable drinks. Compass Box Great King Street Artists Blend Scotch. The vibrancy of Artist Blend will please the palates of the most discerning single malt enthusiasts while exacting bartenders will appreciate its versatility.

This is a very soft and refined blended scotch. Its fairly complex for a blend with no distinctive flavors or aromas that would be off putting. A review of Compass Box Great King Street Artists Blend Marrying Cask KWM Exclusive by talexander who rated this whisky 91100.

Much has changed in that decade not just for Compass Box but for this specific brand. Surprisingly long finish with sweet leather and tobacco predominant. Artist Blend is perfect for drinking neat with a splash of water or with ice.

In Compass Boxs Words. Oooph this is a blend I could fall in love with especially at the price. At 34 grain they had my brain hooked because the typical proportions of.

Created as the standard bearer for Compass Boxs line of artfully and independently blended Scotch whiskies their other regular offerings are more. You can also enjoy Artist Blend with soda water as a classic Highball or in all manner of cocktails. Thanks for signing up.

The nose is on the savory side nodding at roasted meats toasted almonds well-roasted grains and ample pepper. The first featherlight sips open with vanilla custard orchard fruit and coconut cream rounding into enticing red fruit on the finish. It deserves it though.

Inspired by Edinburgh and made with both demanding bartenders and malt whisky enthusiasts in mind. A musty floral nose with a bit of brine and citrus. Sweet oak new leather vanilla tobacco dried apple.

Read the tasting notes and find other Compass Box whiskey reviews. A splash of water unlocks more red. Quite possibly the best blend ive ever tasted thats just under 40.

The taste is creamy and rich with great spicy notes of allspice black pepper and clove balanced by honey and vanilla underneath with a hint of oak in great balance. Palate is a light summery whisky with a bit of orange peel grapefruit and a hint of pepper and brine. Artist Blend is perfect for drinking neat with a splash of water or with ice.

Part of the Great King Street series this is a sweetie of a blended Scotch. The higher proportion of single malt whiskies in this blend is inspired by 100-year-old recipes. I simply cannot say enough times just how much Artists Blend blew me away for a blended whisky.

Ad RECOMMENDED Buy Online Get Delivered Americas Largest Premium Spirits Marketplace. I believe Compass Box executed the goal of marrying fruity notes from the highlands with mellow lowlands vanilla. Canned peaches and pears.

Top 100 Spirits 2020. Great King Street is a separate line for Compass Box. Compass Box Great King St Artists Blend Rich round fruity.

Compass Box Artist Blend Scotch Whisky Tasting Note. Ago Low air to liquid ratio FWIW I think this is better than Glasgow blend. Reminiscent of apple salted caramel and baking spices Artist Blend has a notably creamy mouthfeel and long finish.

I first wrote up Compass Boxs Great King Street Artists Blend in Spring 2012 and we are fast coming upon the 10th anniversary. A pleasantly creamy body without tongue burn and more wisps of fruit. Compass Box Artist Blend is a tribute to Edinburgh and all of the painters and performers writers and restaurateurs who call it home.

Compass Box Great King St Glasgow Blend is exceptional not just because of what was created but how it was created. Its also a nice bridge between the world of bourbon and blended scotch with all those apple caramel vanilla and spicy notes. Description A rich round and fruity whisky made for both demanding single malt drinkers and discerning bartenders.

Soft full and fruity on the palate with flavours of baked apple vanilla spices and toasted oak. You can also enjoy Artist Blend with soda water as a classic Highball or in all manner of cocktails. Compass Box Artist Blend 2021 This is a lovely soft and approachable blend though its never simplistic.

A rest in the glass brings out the vanilla buttercream that fans of Artists Blend will be looking for. Compass Box Great King Street - Artists Blend 50cl Reviews Dusty apricot jam apple dessert heaven. Scotlands capital city and Scotch whisky are both ideal platforms from which to create beautiful things.

You now have FREE access to. The fruit is present but weaves into the peat effortlessly. The finish is dry long and smooth.

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