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Release Notes
This could be the sleeper of the season. A far cry from grand dad's blended scotch, this vatting showcases the advances John Glaser and Compass Box have made in the category since they started bottling meticulously crafted, high-quality blends. First nosing greets you with explosive aromas of vanilla, heather, treacle, tangerine and tropical fruits, but with a whiff of that oily, resinous character that comes from the Clynelish cask. The palate yields much of the same flavors but with greater complexity, adding spice, saline, apricot and savory wood to the mix. Texturally, this drinks like a dream, sticky and viscous but never overbearing. Fine oak and chocolatey earth linger on the finish, lending a hint of bitterness that serves to offset the rich, honeyed character upfront. Truly a complete package, this should turn a lot of heads, as it offers an experience unrivaled at this price point, except perhaps by the enigmatic Redacted bottlings. Do yourself a favor and pick this up before it's gone; you won't regret it.
K&L Wine Merchants
1 of 228 bottles drawn from American oak Ex-Clynelish barrel #139 on May 16th of 2023. Originally put in marrying barrel on February 1st of 2022.
From the Bottle
The Blender: Compass Box
| Established: 2000 |
| Silent since: False |
| Address: Chiswick Studios, 9 Power Road, London W4 5PY, United Kingdom |
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There is a freedom an outsider has in a tradition-bound business. After many years in the wine trade, John Glaser, an American, entered the world of Scotch whisky. Learning his art through one of the industry"s largest companies John developed a passion for Scotch whisky and dreamt of starting his own company. In 2000 he started the Compass Box Whisky Company fine-tuning his first whiskies in his kitchen. Known for seeking evolutions of traditional techniques, particularly in oak maturation, he says, "Our role at Compass Box is to nurture the roots of tradition in order to grow the possibilities." Today, John Glaser is considered one of the most respected whiskymakers of his generation.
from CompassBoxWhisky.com