Blended Malt Stranger & Stranger
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As a distilled spirit, it is ready to enjoy upon release and will not mature further in the bottle. It can be preserved and savored over many years if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, sticky toffee pudding
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Crafted to celebrate a decade of collaboration with the design agency Stranger & Stranger, this release is a testament to Compass Box's boundary-pushing philosophy. Technically classified as a 'Spirit Drink' rather than a Scotch whisky due to the inclusion of 1% experimental grain spirit (used to season virgin American oak casks), the remaining 99% of the blend consists of exceptional single malts from the Glen Elgin, Linkwood, and Auchroisk distilleries. This clever, rebellious composition yields a spirit of immense complexity, characterized by rich custard-like vanilla, fresh apple notes, and a warm, toasted oak spice that honors the art of creative 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.