Blended Scotch This is Not a Festival Whisky
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately; it will remain stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted as a whimsical and heartfelt response to the global cancellation of whisky festivals in 2020, Compass Box's 'This is Not a Festival Whisky' was designed to bring the vibrant, communal spirit of those events directly to enthusiasts at home. This limited-edition blended malt Scotch whisky captures the essence of celebration, blending bright, fruit-forward single malts with richer, waxier, and subtly spiced components. It stands as a testament to the resilience of the whisky community and Compass Box's signature blending artistry, offering a complex, aromatic, and deeply engaging sensory experience that unites whisky lovers from afar.
🍾 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)
49%