Compass Box PEAT MONSTER 750ml

The medicinal peat and salinity hit right away, then that papaya sweetness comes through to balance the smoky bacon. I grabbed this for an Islay-style fix and it delivers on every pour.

I poured a glass after dinner expecting just smoke, but the sweet papaya note sneaking in behind the bacon and oak caught me off guard in the best way. It's got that medicinal edge on the nose, yet drinks surprisingly smooth for something this peaty.

The peat and salinity hit you right away, but that surprising hint of papaya sweetness balances it beautifully. I've been enjoying this with a single ice cube—the smoky, medicinal notes really open up.