Name: Compass Box Oak Cross Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Compass Box
SKU: 1003746
Price: 62.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.7 (42 reviews)

Maryjo, Jan 15, 2021

Smooth and the best taste of scotch I've had in awhile. 12/2020

Kevin, Jan 8, 2021

Spicy! Really like this scotch!

Westberg, Jan 7, 2021

one of my favorites from the Advent Calendar

Ben, Jan 2, 2021

Apple, fruit, citrus

Nathan, Jan 2, 2021

Vanilla and spice followed by oak and fading to apple. This is good.

Stephen, Dec 31, 2020

A good blended single malt. Definite spice, and also a strong blend of spices. Smooth on the back end.

Frank, Dec 28, 2020

(Advent 2020, #23) Sweet toffee and a little oak in the nose. Tasting it there's a spicy bit (which mellows with a cube of ice), malt, and sweet vanilla flavor. The finish is nice.

Todd, Dec 27, 2020

The right amount of spicy. Water brings more out of this one. I would have again.

Michael, Dec 25, 2020

Like Compass Box blends — peat monster was fine - this is another good one. Smooth through... nice flavors

Tracy, Dec 24, 2020

Smells sweet and fruity, initially tasted very spicy but mellowed out a little with an ice cube. I don’t often like whiskeys with much oak, but the oak is balanced with the other flavors, not my favorite but definitely not bad.

Brady, Dec 24, 2020

Smooth up front, then spicy and an interesting fruit taste at the end. It’s decent and I think a little more aging would do it well.

Jason, Dec 24, 2020

Very nice. Sweet vanilla and fruit. A pleasant spicy oak bite toward the end. Enjoyable finish. A favorite thus far.

Vincent, Dec 24, 2020

Advent Day 23 - Fruity and sweet nose with hints of ginger, cloves on the palate before a malty finish with notes of apples and milk. Overall, this was a nice dram for the final days of Advent.

Louise, Dec 24, 2020

Sweet. Maybe an after dinner drink.

Adam, Dec 24, 2020

Really nice, smooth drink. Definitely a strong fruit flavor, with a quick punch of apple midway. Creamy, and good mouthfeel.

Mike, Dec 24, 2020

Very smooth, complex flavor without anything that's going to push people away. An interesting take on the Highlands.

Derek, Dec 24, 2020

Apple, vanilla, and malt on the nose. A light, well-balanced sweetness on the palate with only the mildest spice. Just the tiniest hint of clove on the finish. Smooth, easy drinker. Probably would have been an 8 for me if the spice and clove had been more pronounced.

Bob, Dec 24, 2020

Flaviar Advent sampler day 23. This is a very nice Scotch! I wonder if Flaviar is saving the best for (next-to) last. A bit of a bite but not overpowering. Cloves and vanilla are primarily what I taste (plus spice, of course). I'd definitely buy a bottle of this. Definitely in the top 3 selections in this sampler.

James, Dec 24, 2020

Above average Scotch and enjoyable; punches above it's weight for the price point. Nose is a bit medicinal with some oak, peat & spice Initial light spice in the mouth transitions to a bit of oak, sweetness, and a short lived finish. Overall, tastes better than it smells. I enjoyed it but likely wouldn't buy it. advent day 23, 2020

Thomas, Dec 24, 2020

Really nice. Very well crafted. Balanced, complex, easy to sip.

Matthew, Dec 24, 2020

Not at all spicy. Very smooth, very sweet, with a hint of fruit and cream oatmeal. The clove and oak build to a light, medium-length vanilla finish. Good blend, with primarily fruitier malts prevalent.

James, Dec 24, 2020

Well blended and smooth, a zesty yet silky feel with tingly finish that is just short of bite

Matthew, Dec 24, 2020

Enjoyable, but not running out for a bottle. Definite apple on the nose, plus scalded milk. Opens up with a good hit of malt on the tongue, followed by caramel and clove. For me the oak built as I made my way through the glass. On a larger pour it might have become overpowering.

Dustin, Dec 23, 2020

Simply delicious

Michele, Dec 23, 2020

Sweet up front then spicy. Really a lovely sipper.

Ryan, Dec 23, 2020

Very smooth and very interesting flavors. Big oak and the clove makes it more complex. I didn't feel like this was a spicy as the spiral leads to believe.

Laura, Dec 22, 2020

Strong woody taste. Very interesting flavors. Worth savoring, still drinkable.

Andrew, Dec 20, 2020

Very smooth but too light for my tastes. More of an introductory whisky

Daniel, Dec 14, 2020

Advent 2020 #23 - spicy spicy spicy. A little levity of smith/sweet at the end, but the warmth sticks around. It's ok, but not worth it for us.

Aaron, Nov 9, 2020

Light, sweet, easy to drink, almost floral taste. Really enjoyed it.

Rick, Oct 28, 2020

This is lighter, reminds me more of a Japanese whiskey. Has a nice burn but is more gentle and not Smokey. Enjoyed this one.

Tristen, Jan 30, 2020

Aroma - sweet, hints of apple (possibly green apple)

Jake, Jun 8, 2019

This truly is a delicious blend. I recommend it to new scotch drinkers and old alike. Whether your palate is seasoned or novice you will enjoy this whiskey very much. Bottles like this don't last long in my cabinet and I must order more soon!

Anthony, Dec 26, 2017

nose: spiced fruits, very complex nose, difficult to pinpoint the exact notes, grapes, apples, palate: slightly poily, berries, lots of spices finish: spiced apples, red berries, medium long finish, oak, slight milk chocolate, a little watery overall" if the finish didnt have a 'watery' aftertaste, i would bump it up a few. solid but still missing some coherence

Brian, Sep 12, 2017

My new favorite! Nice start with great finish!

Ty, Aug 5, 2017

My least favorite Compass Box that I've tried. A good dram for sure, but not as balanced as their other offerings. This is probably a polarizing whisky. Very strong oaky spiciness and bitterness. You definitely taste the American oak and European oak. That might be perfect for some, but just doesn't align with my palate.