Episode 106: Robin Robinson

This week on The Speakeasy, Robin Robinson of Compass Box Whiskey joins host Damon Boelte in the studio to talk more about whiskey, its complexities, and Compass Boxs range of flavors. From light, delicate and elegant to big, smoky and peaty, Compass Box is a specialist Scotch whiskeymaker, offering a Signature Range of five whiskies that provides something for everyone. Find out how Compass Box creates a range of whiskies with richness, balance, and purity of flavor, while entertaining whiskey enthusiasts with their limited edition and Great King St. line of whiskies. Find out more about Compass Box, their line of whiskies (such as their popular Peat Monster), and how you can find one for a great addition to your bar today. This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons. A lot of people look at distilleries and then look at the distiller itself. But really, the art takes places in a blending room. [8:40] The key secret is to find the balance of big smokey whiskeys, and making them drinkable. [32:01] -- Philip Ward on In the Drink