Review: Compass Box Peat Monster (Reserve Edition)
October 9th, 2008This whisky is just starting to get into circulation here in the U.S.
The Peat Monster (Reserve Edition), 48.9%, $150/1.75L
Compass Box Whiskies celebrates the 5th Anniversary of The Peat Monster by thinking big: bigger intensity and put in a bigger bottle. This bold whisky is packed with Islay and coastal character, showing tarry rope, brine, and a hint of seaweed, along with teasing smoked olive, anise and mustard seed. There is some civility to the whisky: sweeter notes of vanilla wafer, baked apple, ripe peach and cream attempt to soften the blow. Smoke and tar on the finish. Nicely done.
Advanced Malt Advocate magazine rating: 92
October 10th, 2008 at 11:22 am
I’ve had the regular in cocktails before, but never on its own, and I was thinking about purchasing a bottle. How would you compare it to this more expensive and apparently refined brother?
October 10th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Matthew, the new Reserve edition is more expensive largely due to the bottle size: 1.75L. It’s basically more of everything, when compared to the original expression.