Blended Malt Scotch Whisky The Peat Monster
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release. Unlike wine, distilled spirits do not mature further in the bottle and will remain stable indefinitely if stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, smoked salmon, charred barbecue ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Compass Box’s The Peat Monster is a landmark expression in the world of modern Scotch whisky, born from the rebellious and transparent blending philosophy of founder John Glaser. The whisky's name has its own legendary origin: during a tasting of an early, heavily peated prototype, a New York spirits specialist exclaimed that the dram was an absolute peat monster. Embracing the moniker, Compass Box launched the expression in 2003. Unlike traditional single malts, this Blended Malt is an artful marriage of heavily peated single malts—primarily sourced from the iconic Islay distilleries of Caol Ila and Laphroaig—balanced with lightly peated Highland malts. The result is a multi-dimensional spirit where intense peat smoke, bonfire ash, and medicinal iodine notes are beautifully integrated with creamy vanilla, orchard fruits, and a coastal, salty tang, proving that peat can be both powerful and elegantly balanced.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2000 by American entrepreneur and former wine merchant John Glaser, Compass Box is a pioneering Scotch whisky blending house headquartered in London, England. Operating as an independent boutique whiskymaker rather than a traditional distiller, the company sources exceptional single malt and grain whiskies across Scotland, reimagining the art of blending through creative maturation, custom French oak cask management, and an unwavering commitment to transparency. Compass Box has challenged Scotch whisky conventions with its progressive philosophy and artisan approach, creating a diverse portfolio celebrated for vibrant innovation and complexity. Among their signature and highly acclaimed expressions are Hedonism, a benchmark blended grain whisky, alongside celebrated blended malts such as The Peat Monster and The Spice Tree.
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
46%