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.