Compass Box's "Peat Monster" brings together a blend of smoky
like cassia root and and cubeb
it makes a genuinely great Old Fashioned and an even better Manhattan
thanks to the superb quality of the citrus peels and juniper they use — the peels are fresh
Lustau, Emperatriz Eugenia Rare Oloroso Gran Reserva Sherry, NV (500ml) Skurnik Champagne 2025 Compass Box's "Peat Monster" bringsIf there was an over arching house style of Lustau, I would describe it as "silky" and this wine captures that essence completely. The texture here is seamless, smooth, and fluid without lacking freshness. Typical Oloroso notes of chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, spiced almonds, smoke, sun kissed figs, orange slices, with a toasty wood and caramel finish (though not sweet at all), ooze out of the glass and flow across your palate. Emilio Lustau started