Compass Box
Scotland
A peaty blended malt created by the renowned John Glaser, of Compass Box. The Peat Monster contains malt whiskies from the legendary Isle of Islay, along with a helping of Highland malt in there too. The result is richly smoky, with underlying hints of fruit and oak. Also, the the monster on the label looks like it's seen something particularly scary, which begs the question: what's scary to a monster...?
Peat, marked salinity, leans to Caol Ila in style, something medicinal. Sweet and fruity, grainy.
Peat, oak. Botanicals, floral, coppery, sweet, smoky bacon, hint of papaya.
A lingering sweetness, more peat, floral: roses and violets, sweet spice, oak.
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Exactly which glass were you drinking this from? This actually much more complex than Islay single malts at the same price, and to be quite frank, I think your malt bias is shadowing you from actually evaluating this blend for what it is.
Nice peaty flavor. Fairly smooth. Not like most blends in that the flavor is what you look for in an Islay single malt
This is far from being the peatiest scotch out there. Laphroaig 10 yr is way peatier, and way more complex. I thought this whiskey lacked complexity: it's all about the peat, and not much else. I'd rather drink other Islay scotchs where the peat actually complements other rich aromas and flavours.
One of my best, after Ardbeg ten and Octomore6.3. Long finish and nice tingling on the tongue. the guy who says its a Joke Whisky should go back to drink wine.
It's Peaty, it's crisp but finishes harsh. Add a drop of water and this is a well balanced peat. Great company with a great selection this one is a great buy.
