Blended Malt Art & Decadence
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Ready to enjoy upon release; does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Dark chocolate tart, blue cheese, rich fruit cake
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Art & Decadence is a lavish limited-edition blended malt Scotch whisky from the innovative blending house Compass Box. Inspired by the Decadent Movement of the late 19th century—which championed aestheticism, beauty, and art for art's sake—this expression is a liquid homage to sensory indulgence. To capture this spirit of extravagance, the blenders at Compass Box selected rich single malts and finished them in an array of sweet wine casks. The heart of the blend features malt whisky from the Balmenach Distillery finished in Sauternes casks, combined with whiskies from Linkwood finished in Madeira casks, Glen Elgin finished in Marsala casks, and a portion of Clynelish aged in first-fill sherry butts. The result is a wonderfully opulent, sweet, and textured whisky that evokes decadent flavors of dried fruits, rich toffee, and fragrant wood spice.
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Established in 2000 by John Glaser, Compass Box is an innovative boutique Scotch whisky blending house headquartered in London, England. Operating with a philosophy of absolute transparency and creative freedom, the company sources exceptional single malt and single grain whiskies from renowned Scottish distilleries to craft unique, small-batch expressions. Compass Box is celebrated for its pioneering approach to wood management, utilizing custom-made casks with toasted French oak heads to influence flavor profiles. Their highly acclaimed portfolio includes signature releases such as the rich and elegant Hedonism blended grain, the smoky Peat Monster blended malt, and the vibrantly spiced Spice Tree. This dedication to blending as an art form has redefined modern perceptions of Scotch whisky globally.