Great King Street is the brand new mission from Compass Box; a mission to get people to rediscover the joys of Blended Scotch.
Bottled at 43%, Great King Street offers a style and approach to Blended Scotch that has not existed before: using a high proportion of malt whisky (around 50%), truly excellent quality grain whiskies, and the careful use of new French Oak aging for added complexity.
All bottled at natural colour and without chill-filtering.
The name and label are inspired by Compass Box's registered office address - 24 Great King Street, in Edinburgh.
Nose: Sweet. Lemon barley water, honey and cut grass. Hint of grain? Certainly has that limey scent of high alcohol. American cream soda, apple pie and with water, mace and vanilla.
Palate: Similar to the nose with the citrus and grain aspect. A rich vanilla also continues.
Finish: Smooth and gentle.