Compass Box Crimson Casks

Crimson Casks is a sherried blend bottled at 46% ABV, and it makes no apology for planting its flag firmly at the fruit-and-nut end of the spectrum. Dark orchard fruits — plums, damsons — come forward alongside hazelnut, while the underlying spirit adds a surprisingly delicate floral lift. The finish takes a pleasingly unexpected turn: hibiscus and chocolate-hazelnut, rich and unabashed. Full-bodied, sweet, and unapologetically intense. Read more