Uncovering the Sweetness: Compass Box Secrets of Smoke
For Secrets of Smoke, Compass Box has unlocked a hidden world within peated Scotch malt whisky. While the focus is often on the intense smokiness of these whiskies, the inherent sweetness can sometimes be overshadowed. With Secrets of Smoke, the sweetness is brought to the forefront by maturing peated whiskies in sherry and wine casks.
The Palo Cortado sherry-seasoned butts used in this expression enhance the toffee apple qualities of malt whisky from Cool Ila Distillery. Refill red wine barrels coax out bright cherry notes from The Peat Monster, an expertly crafted blend of Islay malts. Marsala barriques add a touch of blueberry flapjack flavors to the malt whisky from the Laphroaig Distillery.
By allowing these wine casks to crack the smoky outer shell, Compass Box has revealed a whole new dimension to peated whisky. Beyond the smoke screen lies a world of unexpected sweetness waiting to be discovered. Take a journey into the secret world of sweetness within smoke with Compass Box Secrets of Smoke.
