The Peat Monster 2019 – CB

The Peat Monster 2019 by Compass Box is a distinctive and celebrated blended malt Scotch whisky that underwent significant updates in its recipe and presentation. Here are the key details:

Key Details:

• Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• Producer: Compass Box Whisky
• ABV: 46%
• Label: Known as the “Painting Label,” introduced in 2019
• Composition: The blend includes 64% Caol Ila and 35% Laphroaig, both matured in refill hogsheads. It also contains 1% of a blend of Highland malts matured in custom French oak barrels with a heavy toast.

Flavor Profile:

The Peat Monster 2019 offers a complex and well-balanced flavor profile:

• Nose: Aromas of apples and pears roasted over mesquite, with hints of brine and sweet smoke. There are also notes of milk chocolate and pipe tobacco smoke.
• Palate: The whisky features flavors of smoked ham, sweet thyme, rosemary, raspberries, and a subtle medicinal quality. There’s a slight mustiness in a good way.
• Finish: The finish is long, sweet, peaty, and slightly briny, leaving a lingering complexity on the palate.

Characteristics:

The Peat Monster is renowned for its bold and smoky character, appealing to those who appreciate richly peated whiskies. The new recipe in 2019 aimed to enhance the whisky’s depth and elegance while retaining its robust peat intensity​