Compass Box Metropolis

Rich, Dried Fruits
2025-02-17
The Compass Box Metropolis is intended to tell the story of urbanity. After 12 years pre-blended - married and returned to the cask - the whisky matured for a further 12 to 15 years in sherry casks. The ingredients are mainly from the Aberlour and Miltonduff distilleries, with a small proportion of Bowmore added for the industrial style.
Compass Box Metropolis
Compass Box Metropolis (Preview Image Source: Compass Box)
Blend | No Age Statement | 49,00 % ABV. | 445,00 €/l | Distillery Unknown | bottled by Compass Box | produced in Scotland | Whiskybase ID 238984

Smell

At first sniff, you feel like you're in a market with the scent of apricots, butterscotch and freshly roasted coffee. A light sea breeze blows past. And then there's that hint of honey that caresses the nose. Coconut? Could also be coconut, perhaps an exotic stall at the market. In any case: a fragrance that arouses curiosity.

Taste

The first sip is like jumping from one skyscraper roof to the next - exciting and sweet! Caramel sweets and creamy fudge coat the tongue, and then comes this light smoky note, reminiscent of a campfire evening in a city park. Copper leaf and a pinch of salt provide the necessary spice, while figs and sultanas give a hint of the Orient. A firework of flavours!

Finish

The finish is long. Dried fruit and a hint of old oak accompany us on the way home, and there is a delicate hint of milk chocolate at the end.

Thoughts

The Compass Box Metropolis is a multi-layered whisky that surprises us with its complexity. It may not be the softest, but it is precisely these rough edges that make it so exciting. The subtle hints of sherry and smoke give it an extra dimension. A whisky for all those who love urban life - and of course for everyone else who appreciates a good drop.

Rating: 84/100 - Excellent (Marcel: 84 | Sascha: 84)

The product was kindly provided to us free of charge without any further obligations or expectations by Kirsch Import
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