It always feels funny saying, "Oh look, a super interesting whisky from Compass Box!", because Compass Box is in the business of super interesting whiskies. But, here we are. Compass Box's Experimental Grain is a super interesting expression created as the alter ego to Hedonism, its ultra creamy vatted grain whisky. Experimental Grain is intriguingly smoky, as it's built around a core of peated grain from Loch Lomond. Alongside this are whiskies from Cameronbridge and North British aged in recharred barrels and hogsheads, as well as a helping of Hedonism itself, further aged in cask.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose Fried banana and BBQ pineapple, with a hint of smoked almond growing.
Palate Savoury BBQ smoke again, with vanilla and red berry sweetness for balance.
Finish Forest floor, honey, orange peel.