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To start a heated debate with a whisky fan, take a murkily-defined whisky concept, issue a strong statement on the matter, and the fireworks will kick off. These days, ‘terroir’ is one of those words going around that divides opinion.
Drawn from the French and mostly applied to wine, terroir refers to environmental conditions for growing grapes that affect what that wine tastes like. Often, the idea of terroir incorporates a wider element. In the whisky world, the term emerged a few years ago, and it won’t go away any time soon. However, identifying what it means in a whisky context is tricky, with producers applying differing and sometimes contradictory definitions.
Whisky Review: Compass Box The Peat Monster
Whisky Review: Compass Box The Peat Monster
Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a review sample by Compass Box. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs.
Looking back at 2019, I cannot believe I thought it was a terrible year. Ha! Shortly after Compass Box released The Peat Monster 10th Anniversary edition, John Glaser made a big announcement. Compass Box would be deviating from the original Peat Monster recipe. I was devastated since The Peat Monster is one of my favourite whiskies.
The First Ever Auction Of Compass Box Scotch Whiskies Is Underway
The First Ever Auction Of Compass Box Scotch Whiskies Is Underway
A collection of whiskies from Compass Box, the independent Scotch whisky bottler founded in 2000 by former Johnnie Walker marketing director John Glaser, has been put up for auction this week.
The 130 expressions up for bid on Whisky Auctioneer have been assembled over the years by an anonymous whisky fan known simply as Pat, and it includes 70 limited edition releases that Compass Box has produced over the past two decades.
Some Compass Box auction bottles (image via Whisky Auctioneer)