Blended Malt Oak Cross
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not age or improve in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable for many years if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork loin, mild creamy cheeses, apple tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Compass Box Oak Cross is a masterfully crafted Blended Malt Scotch Whisky that represents a bridge between two distinct oak maturation styles. The name 'Oak Cross' refers to the innovative use of both American and French oak. To create this expression, Compass Box sources high-quality single malt whiskies from renowned Highland distilleries, principally Teaninich, Clynelish, and Dailuaine. A portion of these whiskies is matured in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon barrels, providing a sweet, vanilla-driven foundation. Another portion is finished in custom-designed casks featuring heavily toasted French oak heads, imparting a rich, clove-like spice and structural complexity. This marriage of sweet American oak and spicy French oak creates a beautifully balanced, multi-layered whisky that showcases the art of modern blending.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
43%