Blended Malt Spice Tree Extravaganza
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, it is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will not mature further in the bottle, remaining stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, strong blue cheeses, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
In 2005, Compass Box launched 'The Spice Tree,' a revolutionary blended malt that pushed the boundaries of traditional Scotch whisky maturation by inserting toasted French oak staves into the casks. This innovative technique drew the ire of the Scotch Whisky Association, leading to an infamous ban. Undeterred, founder John Glaser re-engineered the process using custom casks with heavily toasted French oak heads. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this legendary battle and triumph, Compass Box released the 'Spice Tree Extravaganza.' This limited edition builds upon the classic Spice Tree blueprint, incorporating older component whiskies and a significant portion of sherry-cask matured malt. The result is a deeper, more decadent spirit bursting with rich baking spices, dark fruits, and a velvety, warming finish.
🍾 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)
46%