tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post8233556421140482655..comments2024-03-13T04:04:32.568-07:00Comments on Sku's Recent Eats: Compass Box's Newest: Great King Street Artist's Blendskuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-90049268850535269222011-10-05T16:26:15.986-07:002011-10-05T16:26:15.986-07:00James, totally agree. I hope they make this a reg...James, totally agree. I hope they make this a regular thing with their whiskies.<br /><br />JSJ, I assume that indicates two different Northern Highland malts were used.<br /><br />Jason, agree on all counts. I liked it with ice as well (I can't really do soda). While we consider it a great value, it will be interesting to see if it can compete in the blended market, where many blends are much cheaper.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-29155294797826371902011-10-05T15:11:09.844-07:002011-10-05T15:11:09.844-07:00Just tried this myself after a trip out west. Bro...Just tried this myself after a trip out west. Brought a couple of bottles home and hoped I wouldn't be disappointed. I wasn't. <br /><br />As you rightfully noted, not particularly complex, it presents flavors in a very straightforward manner, but it was absolutely more lush, rich, and full than I thought it would be. The grains are there, but fruity malt shines here. I pour scotch and soda heavy (about 50/50), but still the flavors stand up. I did however enjoy this most with just a cube or two of ice. <br /><br />Compass Box has been a darling of the whisky world for a number of years. I feel it's mostly justified (I'm from the "blending is an art" camp). Still, at times some of their stuff doesn't come off as well as others. With GKS however, I think they executed very well. It's a very good, unstuffy, blend at a great value.Jason Pylehttp://sourmashmanifesto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-61528201253837666992011-10-05T14:36:15.684-07:002011-10-05T14:36:15.684-07:00Northern Highland Malt listed twice?Northern Highland Malt listed twice?JSJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-45807238537017006472011-10-05T09:15:13.983-07:002011-10-05T09:15:13.983-07:00Great call with the half bottle offering--I really...Great call with the half bottle offering--I really wish more bottles were available in that size.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645197662375448990noreply@blogger.com