Compass Box Orchard House - Compass Box - b. 2023 - 70cl

Compass Box Art & Decadence is a limited-edition Blended Scotch whisky that was bottled and released in November 2023, with a total worldwide run of 9,496 bottles.
Inspired by the late 19th-century British Aesthetic Movement and Decadent art (a nod to figures like Oscar Wilde), this expression was crafted with indulgence in mind. The creators specifically designed it to be the ultimate decadent post-dinner 'dessert whisky'.

The Blend Recipe

Compass Box is famous for its transparency, utilizing a rich, wine-forward breakdown of components:
• Balmenach (~42%): Single malt finished in a combination of Sauternes, Madeira, and Marsala dessert wine casks.
• Glen Moray (~24%): Single malt matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts.
• Port Dundas (~20%): Single grain whisky matured in refill sherry butts.
• Linkwood (~14%): Single malt matured in first-fill Palo Cortado sherry seasoned butts.

Flavor Profile

• ABV: 49% (non-chill filtered and naturally colored).
• Aroma: Rich and aromatic with notes of red apple, beeswax, creamy toffee, banana, and distinct wine characteristics.
• Taste: Full-bodied and honeyed on the palate, featuring dried apricots, raisins, vanilla, and custard.
• Finish: Long and smooth with lingering hints of dark chocolate shavings and fragrant oak.
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