Name: The Peat Monster
Color: Light gold
Nose: Smoke, lighter wood, sea salt
Taste: Smoke, wood, sea salt (add a splash or ice cube)
Review:
Winter is coming…. The cold weather sends me to the big boy whisky’s on my bar that warm me up so I decide put The Peat Monster on my shelf. I was surprised, not much of a “monster” if you ask me. It is good, but I was expecting something stronger.
The Peat Monster is a blended malt whisky, non-chilled filtered, and naturally colored. It is not too heavy, smoky or peaty. Compass Box does not distill whisky, they buy it from other distilleries and then blend it. This is good for them and good for your budget, but does not give the most complex or rich flavors. From my research Compass Box is supplied by; Laphroaig, Ledaig, Caol Ila, Ardmore, Clynelish, Teaninich, and Dailuaine. When I opened the bottle, I could immediately smell Laphroaig as the base blend.
Many whisky producers buy product from distilleries and use it to make their own spirit. It is not something to look down upon just something to realize. Not everyone has the money to build a distillery from scratch and then spend years storing whisky in casks before they can legally sell it. This is why most craft distilleries start with gin and vodka before producing whisky. Whisky takes time to mature and has laws that require its aging.
Price around $55 and worth the price if you like peat. I will be heading to the Islay for my favorites this winter.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
