Compass Box Blended Malt Whisky

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  Compass Box Crimson Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865475-19134

  John Glaser came from the wine world before he made whisky. Crimson Casks is probably the clearest evidence — sherry and red wine casks, put together the way a wine blender would have done it.

  Expert description

  Compass Box Crimson Casks is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

  The bottle arrived in 2024 as part of the house core collection and is built around the influence of sherry and red wine casks. Compass Box was founded in 2000 by the American John Glaser, formerly marketing director at Johnnie Walker, and the house has since made its name by treating blending as a craft on a level with distilling. Bottling without chill filtration and without colouring is standard at Compass Box — they want the cask to speak unedited.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Dark berries and raisin first, then orange peel, cinnamon and a warm note of toasted oak. A lightly tart fruit note from the red wine casks sits behind.

  Palate

  Rich and layered. Cherry, fig, dark chocolate and spice, with a malt sweetness holding it all together. The 46% gives structure without tightening things up.

  Finish

  Long and warm, with dried fruit, cocoa and a dry, lightly tannic close.

  Specifications

  Name: Compass Box Crimson Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
  Bottler: Compass Box
  Region/Country: Scotland
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry casks and red wine casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Crimson Casks
  EAN no.: 5060632881731

  Flavour profile

  Sherried · Dark Berry · Spiced · Full-bodied · Chocolate

  Did you know?

  Compass Box has clashed with industry rules more than once. When the house published the exact age composition of its blends in 2015, it was technically against EU regulations — and it set off a debate about transparency that is still running in Scotch whisky.

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  • 1pcs.
    93,75EUR
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  Compass Box Nectarosity Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865475-19135

  The name is invented, and it fits rather well. Nectarosity tries to catch the fruit sweetness that appears when pale malt and active American oak are given long enough together.

  Expert description

  Compass Box Nectarosity is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

  The whisky matured in a combination of first fill bourbon casks, refill sherry puncheons and custom made American oak casks. The three cask types pull in different directions — vanilla and coconut from the bourbon wood, dried fruit from the sherry, and a softer spiced sweetness from the bespoke oak. Compass Box has since 2000 worked on the principle that the recipe should be told openly, and the house publishes the composition of its blends.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Peach, apricot and pale honey. Under the fruit sit vanilla, coconut and a light floral note.

  Palate

  Fruit-sweet and round. Caramel, ripe pear, orange and vanilla, with a malt core keeping the sweetness in check. The 46% gives a decent grip without turning hard.

  Finish

  Medium and soft, with honey, pale caramel and a dry, spiced close.

  Specifications

  Name: Compass Box Nectarosity Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
  Bottler: Compass Box
  Region/Country: Scotland
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: First fill bourbon casks, sherry puncheons and American oak
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Nectarosity
  EAN no.: 5060632881724

  Flavour profile

  Fruity · Honeyed · Vanilla · Soft · Caramel

  Did you know?

  Compass Box does not just blend whisky — it also has casks built to order. By commissioning custom American oak with a specified toast, the house can aim at a flavour direction that does not exist in ordinary refill wood.

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  • 1pcs.
    67,00EUR
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  Orchard House Compass Box Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197278551

  With a name that conjures images of apple orchards and late summer, Orchard House shows how Compass Box turns blended malt into an art form.

  Expert Review

  Orchard House Compass Box Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV.

  This blended malt from Orchard House has a lovely aroma of apple and pear, with hints of pineapple, lemon and lime zest. Compass Box is known for composing its whiskies from selected malt components sourced from several distilleries, rather than focusing on the character of a single one.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  The nose is fruity with apple, pear and a touch of citrus.

  Palate

  The palate is light and fresh, with pineapple, lemon and a mild sweetness.

  Finish

  The finish is short to medium, fresh and citrus-driven.

  Specifications

  Name: Orchard House Compass Box Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
  Distillery: Compass Box
  Region: Scotland
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Natural Colour: Yes
  EAN No.: 5060632880574

  Flavour Profile

  Fruity · Fresh · Citrus

  Did You Know?

  Compass Box was founded in 2000 by American John Glaser and was among the first whisky houses to fully disclose the composition of its blends – a practice that was highly unusual in the industry at the time.

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  • 1pcs.
    60,25EUR
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  The Story of The Spaniard Compass Box Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 43%

  Item no.: 22227865475-8267

  A bar in New York, a glass created for the occasion, and a story that grew too good to tell only once. The Story of The Spaniard is Compass Box's tribute to Spanish cask tradition, told by John Glaser himself.

  Expert description

  The Story of The Spaniard is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43% ABV by independent whisky merchant Compass Box, founded by American John Glaser.

  The whisky originates from a bespoke bottling Compass Box once created for a cocktail bar named The Spaniard in New York. John Glaser and his team later decided to explore the sherry-influenced style further and make it a permanent part of the range under the name The Story of The Spaniard, first released in 2018.

  The whisky is a blend of Highland and Speyside malt whisky, of which a significant portion, around 48%, is matured in used sherry casks, while a further 25% has aged in casks that previously held Spanish red wine. The rest of the blend contributes lighter, fruitier notes that balance the heavier, dark cask influence.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Baked pear in red wine meets dark berries and a hint of spiced citrus peel.

  Palate

  Full, soft and tangy with juicy poached pears, citrus peel and warm spice.

  Finish

  Long and elegant, with vanilla panna cotta, berries and cherries fading slowly.

  Specifications

  Name: The Story of The Spaniard
  Bottler: Compass Box
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: NA
  ABV: 43%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  EAN: 5065000482558

  Flavour profile

  Winey · Fruity · Spiced

  Did you know?

  Compass Box is known for its openness about cask compositions in an industry where such details are traditionally kept secret, making the company a pioneer of whisky transparency ever since John Glaser began publishing his recipes.

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  • 1pcs.
    67,00EUR