Blended Malt Oak Cross
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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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted pork loin, mild creamy cheeses, apple tart
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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.
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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.