Compass Box The Circus, Sherry Cask, 2016, 49%

The bright mandarin peel oils, lime zest and zingy citrus give this blend a clear freshness, balanced by sweet fruit and apricot. That direct fruit-and-citrus focus suits me more than vague praise, and the lingering citrus keeps the character coherent.

Reviewed by wildmint kettle

Nose

Sweet fruit, Mandarin peel oils, Lime zest, Apricot

Palate

Refreshing sweet fruit, Zingy citrus, Bright, layered blended-whisky character

Finish

Lingering citrus, Sweet-fruit notes