alc./vol: 43%
Proof: 86°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: No age statement
Product of:
United Kingdom
Launched as one of two limited releases, one smoky (TR-06)the other lightly sherried (#00-V4), by Compass Box in September 2013. Following feedback from drinkers in January 2014 the company will announce which of the two blends will become a permanent edition to Great King Street.
Batch #TR-06 (the smoky one with the blue label) is a release of 3,805 bottles blended from 33% Lowland grain whisky and 67% malt whisky from Islay, Speyside and the Highlands. Mostly first-fill ex-bourbon barrels with a finish in new French oak. Bottled without chill filtration or added colour.
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 24/11/2013
Appearance:
Clear, pale golden amber.
Aroma:
Salty sea air, vegetal seaweed and light smoke with leather, chalk, crushed mint leaves and white grapefruit zest.
Taste:
Salty and peaty with lightly sweet creamy orchard fruit.
Aftertaste:
Lingering salty cream malt with a wisp of smoke.
