The Peat Monster, Arcana, Limited Release

This is a blend of malt whiskies from the Talisker, Miltonduff and Ardbeg Distilleries.

Compass Box took three French oak custom casks which had already been used to mature their Highland Malt Blend and filled them with a cask strength version of The Peat Monster. More than two years later, the French oak had imparted extra creaminess, spice notes and a chocolatey profile – it had also mellowed the whisky’s smokiness. What started as The Peat Monster became something rather different.