Compass Box Brûlée Royale, 49%

Creamy aromas of vanilla pastry filling, candied orange peel, frosting, waxy lemon, and yes, crème brûlée, all anchored by an appealing minerality and flavorful oak. A very smooth palate, with more crème brûlée, plus vanilla, orange, apricot, ripe peach, and a hint of spice. There’s a nice oiliness on the long finish, concluding with lemon and vanilla cream. A balanced, dessert-like profile for sure, with depth, grace, and great flavor integration.