Blended Malt No Name Limited Edition No 1
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not mature further in the bottle and will keep indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, smoked wild salmon, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Released in 2017, 'No Name' is a landmark expression from the innovative blending house Compass Box, designed to let the sheer power of peat speak for itself without the distraction of a traditional name. This limited edition blended malt is a masterclass in smoky complexity, built around a massive, tarry, and intensely smoky single malt from Islay's south coast (Ardbeg), which makes up the vast majority of the recipe. To temper and layer this fierce peat, Compass Box blended in a portion of elegant, medicinal malt from another Islay distillery (Caol Ila), alongside a touch of waxy, fruity Clynelish malt and a proprietary Highland malt blend finished in heavily toasted French oak casks. The result is a beautifully structured, multi-dimensional dram that balances intense bonfire smoke, peat ash, and sea spray with delicate orchard fruits, vanilla, and rich baking spices.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2000 by American entrepreneur and former wine merchant John Glaser, Compass Box is a pioneering Scotch whisky blending house headquartered in London, England. Operating as an independent boutique whiskymaker rather than a traditional distiller, the company sources exceptional single malt and grain whiskies across Scotland, reimagining the art of blending through creative maturation, custom French oak cask management, and an unwavering commitment to transparency. Compass Box has challenged Scotch whisky conventions with its progressive philosophy and artisan approach, creating a diverse portfolio celebrated for vibrant innovation and complexity. Among their signature and highly acclaimed expressions are Hedonism, a benchmark blended grain whisky, alongside celebrated blended malts such as The Peat Monster and The Spice Tree.
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
48.9%