Compass Box The Circle No. 2 (46% abv)

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A fruity limited-edition blended whisky from Compass Box that is made in collaboration with the 2019 The Circle international bartender competition winner Mannie Monaghan and inspired by his synaesthesia – the phenomenon of experiencing joined or coupled sensations, for example hearing shapes or tasting colours. A combination of malt and grain whiskies matured in a variety of casks, including sherry butts, refill hogsheads and refill puncheons, it offers aromas of pineapple and stewed peaches on the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla, honey and Cognac-soaked sultanas throughout the palate. For Mannie, this whisky tastes of the colour coral.

Weeks of tweaking led us to this combination of tropically fruity malt whiskies from the Glen Elgin and Speyburn distilleries, together with whiskies influenced by Oloroso Sherry casks. Single malt from the Ardmore Distillery lends a herbal Highland peat note. This is sure to delight fans of warm and vibrant whiskies, whether synaesthetic or not.