Great King St. Compass Box Blended Scotch Whisky 50 cl 43%

Compass Box and John Glaser have one mission with Great King Street: to get us all to (re)discover the pleasures of a well-proportioned, artfully composed blended whisky.

Expert's Description

Great King St. is composed from a carefully assembled mix of whisky types: Lowland Grain Whisky (51.4%), two different Northern Highland Single Malts (23.2% and 17.7%) and a Speyside Single Malt (7.7%), matured in a combination of first fill American oak casks (62.3%), new French oak finish (27.7%) and first fill sherry butts (10%).

The result is a full-bodied, round and generous whisky, bottled at 43%, neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, vanilla and spice.

Palate

Full-bodied and round, with toasted oak, vanilla and spice.

Finish

Spiced and tingling, with a fine fading sweetness and a hint of smoke.

Specifications

Name: Great King St. Compass Box Blended Scotch Whisky 50cl 43%
Distillery: Great King St. – a blend of different whiskies
Bottler: Compass Box – John Glaser
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Round · Spiced · Elegant

Did You Know?

Great King Street is named after the street in Edinburgh's New Town where Compass Box previously had their offices.

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Frequently asked questions about Great King St. Compass Box

What is Great King Street made of?

A carefully assembled mix of Lowland Grain Whisky and several single malts from Northern Highland and Speyside, matured in a combination of American oak, French oak and sherry casks.

Who is Compass Box?

An innovative whisky bottler and designer, founded by John Glaser, known for artfully composed blended whiskies.

Is there added colouring in the whisky?

No, it's neither chill-filtered nor coloured with caramel.

Why is it called Great King Street?

After the street in Edinburgh's New Town where Compass Box previously had their offices.

Is this whisky suitable for a beginner?

Yes, the full-bodied, round style makes it easily accessible, while still offering enough complexity for the experienced taster.

What glass suits it best?

A nosing glass best brings out the toasted oak and spice.