Tasting Notes

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Great King Street New York Blend

Country: Scotland

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Type: Blended Scotch

Bottler: Compass Box

ABV: 46%

Score: 94 Points

John Glaser created this blend with an eye to the malt-rich Blended Scotches popular in the pre-Prohibition days. The nose is intense with a nice smokiness and a touch of maltiness, along with hints of baked apples, peaches, and honey. The taste is smooth, but with a powerful peaty smokiness balanced well by honey, apple, peach, and cinnamon notes. The finish is smoky with a good long cinnamon touch and hints of honey underneath, and fades very slowly. Outstanding.