Blended Malt Stranger & Stranger
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, sticky toffee pudding
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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%