Blended Malt Story Of The Spaniard
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this spirit does not mature further in the bottle and can be savored over several years once opened.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spanish charcuterie, dark chocolate, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Story of the Spaniard is a sumptuous blended malt Scotch whisky born from founder John Glaser's early travels through Spain, where he first fell in love with the rich, oxidative profiles of Sherry wines. This expression is a liquid homage to the profound impact of Spanish wood on Scotch whisky maturation. Compass Box crafts this blend using a high proportion of single malts matured in Sherry casks and Spanish red wine casks, alongside a portion finished in custom toasted French oak casks. The result is a wonderfully decadent, fruit-forward, and spicy dram that showcases notes of red pears, orange peel, and rich baking spices, embodying the creative blending philosophy that defines the house.
🍾 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)
43%