Blended Scotch Great King Street Artists Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as distilled spirits do not mature further in the bottle. It will remain stable and delicious for many years when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
charcuterie boards, roasted pork belly, apple tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the address of Compass Box's Edinburgh offices, the Great King Street Artists Blend is a poetic homage to the golden age of late 19th-century Scotch blending. During this era, blended whiskies were celebrated for their immense character, flavor, and artistry, before industrialization shifted the market toward lighter, more generic profiles. To recapture this lost grandeur, Compass Box crafted this expression with an exceptionally high proportion of single malt whiskies—typically over 50%—sourced from celebrated Highland distilleries like Clynelish. This rich malt backbone is seamlessly married with delicate single grain whisky from Cameronbridge. The maturation process utilizes a sophisticated wood regime, including first-fill American oak Bourbon barrels, toasted new French oak, and sherry casks, resulting in a wonderfully creamy, aromatic spirit bursting with notes of fresh apple, vanilla, and soft baking spices.
🍾 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%