Compass Box Peat Monster Arcana

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This limited edition bottling of Peat Monster is an exploration of peat and French oak. One of Compass Box's 20th Anniversary Releases, the whisky is composed of Talisker, Ardbeg and Miltonduff. Bottled at 46%.

Producer Tasting Note: “Chocolate, cinnamon and boat tar appear on the nose while the palate is fruity and compellingly waxy. A dry smoky presence steadily builds.”

Producer Description

“What is the Arcana of whiskymaking? We use the term to refer to the secrets and mysteries of cask maturation, as new questions regarding oak and the ageing process continually arise. 'Arcana' can imply information withheld but we don't believe in keeping secrets about the whiskies we make. Peat Monster Arcana investigates how smoky whisky interacts with French oak. We began with a cask strength version of The Peat Monster – our blend of smoky malt whiskies – which we then filled into three once-used casks fitted with heavily toasted French oak heads. Following extended ageing, we discovered that two of the casks imparted extra creaminess and toasty spice, while the contents of the third became fruitier and chocolatey. To build upon the curious influences of these refilled custom casks, we have used malt whiskies never seen in The Peat Monster before. The recipe comprises waxy and delicately smoky malt whisky from the Talisker Distillery, while malt whisky from the Ardbeg and Miltonduff Distilleries lend flavours of tarry peat and a charming fruitiness, respectively. Peat Monster Arcana has a more oaky frame than The Peat Monster, with a subtler smokiness. And though it may be inspired by the arcane, like all of our whiskies its intended purpose is perfectly straightforward: above all, share and enjoy.”

700 ml