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Compass Box Blended Malt Whisky

The Story of the Spaniard The Signature Range CB

Compass Box

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

ABV
43%
Volume
750 ml
Category
Blended Malt Whisky
Bottling Year
2018
Cask Types
Sherry , Red Wine, American & French Oak

Price

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Compass Box is an innovative, artisanal Scotch whisky blending company founded in 2000 by John Glaser, an American former Diageo marketing director. As a pioneer in modern whisky blending, Compass Box revolutionized the category by treating blending as a creative art form rather than an industrial process. The company is renowned for its radical transparency, often disclosing the exact composition of its blends including distillery sources, cask types, and aging periods. Compass Box challenges traditional Scotch whisky conventions with bold, creative expressions like The Spice Tree, Peat Monster, and Hedonism, while championing meticulous cask selection and handcrafted quality. Their mission is to bring 21st-century creativity and innovation to the 19th-century art of whisky blending, creating contemporary whiskies that honor tradition while pushing boundaries. The company has gained a cult following among whisky enthusiasts for its innovative approach and consistent quality.
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Flavor Profile

Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
NutsNuts
PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit
Red BerriesRed Berries
CherryCherry
PlumPlum
BreadBread
Green AppleGreen Apple
PearPear
ButterButter

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Hollie Knight

Hollie Knight

May 27, 2026, 07:31:37

这杯酒颜色是淡金色的,挺好看✨。一闻就有橙子和樱桃的香气,带着点糕点般的麦芽甜味。喝起来口感有点黄油感,偏向蜂蜜糕点的方向,让我想起果仁蜜饼和苹果派。慢慢能尝出炖大黄和杏子的味道,还有枫糖浆的甜。43%的酒精度感觉刚刚好。 感觉里面有不少Clynelish的影子,那种著名的高地风格很突出。后段有更多的炖大黄出来,蜂蜜味也更明显了。整体是个挺温柔的混合麦芽,没有太重的木头味,各种风味平衡得不错🍯。

Oliver Clarke

Oliver Clarke

May 22, 2026, 05:16:30

Quite cosy on the nose — honey, malt, a bit of vanilla and soft oak 😊 Tastes gently sweet, with dried fruit, light spice and a wee smoky edge. Finish is warm, peppery, and nicely mellow. Easy sipper, feels proper comforting.

Ryan Chapman

Ryan Chapman

May 15, 2026, 09:29:47

Warm and easy going, with a bit of dried fruit, soft oak and a wee touch of spice. Feels cosy rather than flashy — nice slow sipper by the fire 🥃 Finish is mellow, slightly sweet, and a little smoky.

Phoebe Powell

Phoebe Powell

May 4, 2026, 06:21:04

Just had a dram of that new single malt... oh wow. First sip hits you with this warm, spicy kick – like cinnamon and maybe a bit of ginger? 🌶️ Then it sort of mellows out... get loads of honey and stewed apple. Quite fruity, actually. The finish is long, a bit oaky... and there's this subtle smokiness in the background. Really smooth. I'm getting some dark chocolate notes too as it sits. Hmm, and is that a touch of citrus? Like orange peel. 🍊 Overall, very balanced. Doesn't burn at all, just a lovely warmth spreading. 😊 Perfect for a quiet evening.

Dan Chapman

Dan Chapman

May 2, 2026, 18:42:24

Ah, this whisky's got a real nice smokiness to it, kinda like a campfire on a chilly evenin'. 🥃 You can taste some sweet vanilla and a bit of fruity notes, maybe apples or somethin'. It's smooth goin' down, with a warmth that lingers. Quite enjoyble, honestly. 🍂 Got a bit of peaty earthiness too, but not too overpowerin'. Cheers!

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