Blended Whiskey Great King Street Glasgow Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately upon release or cellared indefinitely.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked salmon, blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
The Great King Street Glasgow Blend by Compass Box is a tribute to historical Scotch whisky blending, specifically honoring the traditional taste preferences of Glasgow. Historically, Glaswegians favored bold, robust whiskies with distinct peat smoke and rich sherry cask influences. To recreate this classic style, Compass Box crafts this blend with a remarkably high single malt content. The blend brings together smoky Islay single malt, rich Highland single malt aged in first-fill Sherry casks, and a touch of Lowland grain whisky for sweetness and balance. This expression is finished in custom toasted French oak casks, adding a layer of baking spice complexity. It represents a modern renaissance of the blended Scotch art form, prioritizing flavor and transparency over industrial efficiency.
🍾 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%