A limited release from boutique blenders, Compass Box, launched in 2020. Magic Cask is a blended malt comprised of whisky from the closed Imperial distillery drawn from first-fill bourbon barrels, blended with a younger whisky from an undisclosed Speyside distillery which was re-racked into Oloroso-seasoned butts. 5,538 bottles were produced. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 46%. (Bottle size 750ml)
Nose: Aromas of marmalade and chai tea spices, with hints of plum.
Palate: Flavours of toffee and chocolate fill the palate, with ripe golden dessert apples dominating the taste.
Finish: Lingering oak.