Compass Box Optimism
- Distillery
- Compass Box
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 44%
- Price
- £999
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract, Vanilla
- Description
- 0 ratings so far, perhaps a surprise for a £999 bottle. Compass Box Optimism carries a 44% ABV, offering 'Honey' and 'Vanilla' notes. Its price suggests either a unique treasure or an overreach. With no community input yet, it's one for the adventurous.
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ABV
44%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£999
✦ Neatly Summary
Compass Box Optimism is a blended malt from Compass Box (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 44% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — honey, fresh fruit, malt extract, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
0 ratings so far, perhaps a surprise for a £999 bottle. Compass Box Optimism carries a 44% ABV, offering 'Honey' and 'Vanilla' notes. Its price suggests either a unique treasure or an overreach. With no community input yet, it's one for the adventurous.
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