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.
