Compass Box Crimson Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

Compass Box Crimson Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

Rich. Sherried. A bold new Compass Box creation built on deep, crimson-hued cask influence.
Compass Box Crimson Casks is a sherry-forward blended malt crafted from whiskies matured in first-fill oloroso sherry butts and custom French oak barrels. Designed for intensity, richness, and layered spice, this release showcases the brand's “Cask is King” philosophy with a profile full of chocolate, red fruits, and warming spice.

• Producer: Compass Box Whisky
• Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• ABV: 46%
• Color: Natural (no added coloring)
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Blend Composition

According to independent listings, Crimson Casks includes malts from:

• Benrinnes
• Glen Moray
• A distillery near the town of Aberlour
• Teaninich
• A Highland malt blend aged in custom heavy-toast French oak

Most components are finished or fully matured in first-fill oloroso sherry butts.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Chocolate fudge cake, clove, cardamom, plum jam, redcurrant jelly, and warm oak spice.
Palate: Thick, aromatic, and syrupy with dried fruit, winter spice, dark chocolate, sherry-soaked oak, clove, and toasted brown sugar.
Finish: Raisin, honey, brown sugar, blackcurrant jam, and smoked nuts.

Why You'll Love It

• Deep sherry influence without overwhelming sweetness
• Natural color and non-chill filtration preserve full flavor
• Complex layers of chocolate, spice, and red fruit
• Crafted by Compass Box's lead whiskymaker, James Saxon

Serving Suggestions

• Neat: Best for appreciating its rich sherry-driven profile
• With a splash of water: Opens up red fruit and spice
• Over ice cream: Compass Box recommends drizzling it over vanilla to reveal fig and cinnamon notes

Compass Box Crimson Casks is a bold, richly textured blended malt that celebrates the transformative power of sherry and red-wine-influenced oak — perfect for fans of deep, spicy, fruit-driven Scotch.