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Compass Box Vellichor (image via Compass Box) “To us, Vellichor starts with a word and an emotion: the experience of being in a second-hand bookshop and being enveloped by its aroma,” said Compass Box whiskymaker, James Saxon, in a prepared statement. “We scoured Scotland for the volumes we needed to express this, eventually discovering two parcels of Scotch whisky from a distiller and bottler in Speyside. Both were blends that had been aged further in Sherry casks and were more than two decades old.” “These are some of our favorite whiskies to work with and we have capitalized on such discoveries before with previous limited editions, including The General and The Circus. Refining the very specific aromas of old books with whisky has been a moving process for us,” he added. Vellichor is a described as word that describes and embodies the fragrance and nostalgia of old books found at second-hand and antique book stores. Compass Box carries this theme through the bottle with the aesthetic of aged, well-used paper, and the shades of brown and yellow that convey what’s said to be the accumulated age of the whisky components they used to create the whisky. The transportive aroma of old books is a favorite of Compass Box whiskymaker and founder, John Glaser, along with Saxon. They both studied literature and spent a lot of time in packed libraries. Creating a whisky that embodies this atmosphere and unique fragrance was part of the adventure for them both, they said. In this wh...

• Blended Scotch whisky from Compass Box; blended by lead whisky maker, James Saxon • Flagship release from Compass Box’s Extinct Blends Quartet • Crafted to evoke the luxury Scotch blends of the late 1980s and early 1990s • 18.7% The Caol Ila Distillery single malt aged in ex-bourbon barrels • 17.2% The Girvan Distillery single grain aged in first-fill bourbon barrels • 15.6% The Glendullan Distillery single malt aged in a first-fill sherry seasoned butt • 10.8% blended grain aged in ex-bourbon barrels • 9% blended malt aged in a refill sherry butt • 7.9% The Highland blended malt aged in heavy toast French oak • 6% The Cameronbridge Distillery single grain aged in re-charred hogsheads • 4.8% The Speyburn single malt aged in refill hogsheads • 4.2% The Glen Ord Distillery single malt aged in a first-fill sherry butt • 3.9% blended Scotch aged in a refill sherry butt • 1.9% The Miltonduff Distillery single malt aged in re-charred hogsheads • The nose delivers toffee, Chantily cream, and honey over pronounced, well-integrated peat smoke which transitions to a palate showcasing clove, ginger, dried mango, and vanilla custard with cocoa powder and raisin on the finish • Non-chill filtered with no added coloring; 51% ABV • Limited Release of 5,430 bottles Compass Box’s Extinct Blends Quartet reimagines four blended Scotches which would otherwise be lost to the past using some of their rarest and most idiosyncratic whisky stocks. The first of four releases, Ultramarine draws in...

A brilliantly fruit-forward blended malt from those talented Compass Box folks! Featuring whiskies from the likes of Clynelish, Linkwood, Benrinnes, and more, this expression offers up oodles of lip-smacking fruit notes, making for an astonishing post-prandial dram... Want to know more? Check out our blog on Orchard House Nose: Fresh green and red apples almost hit you in the face, living up to its name. Underneath there’s notes of grainy pear skin, bright lychee, and a faint hint of aromatic smoke. Palate: Sweet and bright. Tart apple is balanced by pineapple, golden syrup, buttery pastry, with that subtle peat smoke appearing underneath. Finish: Creamier on the finish, with vanilla buttercream and fresh fruit lingering. If you provide them, we will publish your shortened name (first name and initial of last name) and your country location together with your review so that other members of our community know you're a real human (apologies in advance, Mr Bo Teesdale). We will not publish your contact details. These will be stored securely just in case we need to get in touch with you about your post in the future. If you choose not to provide your contact details, we may have to delete your comments if another member of our community complains about them.

Since being launched in 2000 Compass Box Whiskey Company has been pushing boundaries, ruffling feathers, winning admirers, and The Signature Range consists of two Highland blended malts, a Lowland blended grain, a blended malt, and a blended scotch. A Speyside distillery is also included in each of the Highland blended malts, with two of them – Oak Cross and The Spice Tree – having very similar properties in that they both have the same whiskey proportions from distilleries located in Alness, Brora, and Carron. Where they differ is in their oak aging. Oak Cross is majority aged in American oak, while The Spice Tree is aged primarily in French Oak, giving the latter whisky a spicier, more rich palate experience in comparison. The Peat Monster is the remaining blended malt and contains whiskey from an Islay south shore distillery, a Highland malt, and a peated Island malt. The Islay single malt is the majority of the blend and knowing it is south shore limits the possibilities of sourcing to Ardbeg, Lagavulin, or Laphroaig. The Island single malt is the minority in the blend and since it is peated that too would seem to narrow the possibilities of which distillery Compass Box is sourcing from. If Glaser and Compass Box eventually get their way, they will tell us which distilleries they use. The two remaining blends, Hedonism and Asyla, each contain Lowlands single grain whisky. Hedonism is a 60-40 blended grain from two Lowlands distilleries. Asyla is a blended scotch that i...

Compasses have been the tools at the heart of some incredible discovering, conflicts, and feats of discovery. Aesthetic in appearance, while many devices now automatically incorporate some form of compass or GPS, the humble compass is still heralded for its design. Smaller compasses make for a great memento or gift, while larger pieces can be used for striking decor and design details. Each compass will have its own story and history, from those used in times of war to those used on commercial ships or even by a boy scout in days gone by, and by purchasing an antique compass you keep a little piece of that history alive. In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the best examples of antique compass currently for sale online. Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • Different Types of Compass There are a variety of different compass types which reflect the variety of uses compasses have had throughout history. Knowing the different types of compasses can help you to narrow down your search when looking for the perfect antique compass. • Liquid Compass: Uses a magnetized needle or a card immersed in a fluid. • Marine Compass: Also known as a card compass this type of compass features a needle with a fixed compass card that is mounted in a fluid. As you may have guessed by the name, this type of compass was most commonly used on boats. • Prismatic Compass: This type of compass uses a glass prism or a lens. • Base-plate Compass: This form of compass is most commonly used for ori...

The new look for old Great King Street (Credit: Compass Box) I first wrote up Artist’s Blend itself has changed over time, as Master Blender John Glaser has adjusted the recipe. Early reviews like my own note the blend was almost 50% malt whisky, a proportion that was notable at the time, as most blended whiskies have a lower proportion of malt whisky in them. The current fact sheet says this has actually increased, up to “approximately” 55%, and the constituents are more clearly defined: • Clynelish malt, first-fill bourbon barrels (24%) • Clynelish malt, refill hogshead (14%) • Linkwood malt, first-fill Sherry butt (2%) • Highland malt blend, custom and heavily toasted French oak cask (12%) • Cameronbridge grain whisky, first-fill bourbon barrels (48%) And yes, that adds up to 52% grain. As I wrote, what goes in the bottles has clearly been tweaked at least once this last decade. But the whisky itself remains excellent, un-chill filtered, and is still bottled at 43% ABV. Indeed, the flavor profile has remained remarkably consistent, so much so that I have a fun suggestion for anyone who has a bottle from the early 2010s on hand: do a blind taste test of the older bottle and a brand new one, and see if any of your Scotch-loving friends can even tell them apart. The Scotch In the glass, Great King Street has a pleasant mid-yellow color, reminiscent of a decarbonated Pilsner. The nose is sweet, soft one in the main, but with a crisp tinge on the trailing edge. It’s laden wi...

Compasses have been the tools at the heart of some incredible discovering, conflicts, and feats of discovery. Aesthetic in appearance, while many devices now automatically incorporate some form of compass or GPS, the humble compass is still heralded for its design. Smaller compasses make for a great memento or gift, while larger pieces can be used for striking decor and design details. Each compass will have its own story and history, from those used in times of war to those used on commercial ships or even by a boy scout in days gone by, and by purchasing an antique compass you keep a little piece of that history alive. In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the best examples of antique compass currently for sale online. Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • Different Types of Compass There are a variety of different compass types which reflect the variety of uses compasses have had throughout history. Knowing the different types of compasses can help you to narrow down your search when looking for the perfect antique compass. • Liquid Compass: Uses a magnetized needle or a card immersed in a fluid. • Marine Compass: Also known as a card compass this type of compass features a needle with a fixed compass card that is mounted in a fluid. As you may have guessed by the name, this type of compass was most commonly used on boats. • Prismatic Compass: This type of compass uses a glass prism or a lens. • Base-plate Compass: This form of compass is most commonly used for ori...

• American • American Craft • Bourbon • Rye • Tennessee • Moonshine • Irish • Scotch • Canadian • World Whiskey • English • French • Indian • Japanese • Taiwanese • Tasmanian • Cocktails • American Whiskey Cocktails • Bourbon Cocktails • World Whiskey Cocktails • Irish Whiskey Cocktails • Moonshine Cocktails • Rye Whiskey Cocktails • Scotch Cocktails • Contact • Show Search Compass Box Spice Tree is a recreation of an old whisky Compass Box created that they can no longer make due to the unimaginative folks in the SWA (Scotch Whisky Association). And this is where I get to hop on my digital soap-box and make a wee bit of a rant because while I think the SWA is immensely valuable, I think they’re stifling innovation in the Scotch industry. I’m not one of those “the SWA is out-dated and needs to go” folks, for the most part I think they serve a valuable purpose and work diligently to preserve the history, dignity and overall quality of Scotch. And for that I thank them. What I think they do poorly at is modernizing and allowing more room for innovation. Want to use tequila barrels (which are actually ex-Bourbon barrels anyways)? Sure, do it and let the market decide if it’s good by voting with their wallets. Want to try out other methods of cask aging and oak blending? Go right ahead, if it sucks no one will buy it and you’ll loose a lot of money. Let the brands innovate, while retaining the purity of the spirit itself, and let the market decide. I mean, they allow caramel c...

• Blended Scotch whisky from Compass Box; blended by lead whisky maker, James Saxon • Flagship release from Compass Box’s Extinct Blends Quartet • Crafted to evoke the luxury Scotch blends of the late 1980s and early 1990s • 18.7% The Caol Ila Distillery single malt aged in ex-bourbon barrels • 17.2% The Girvan Distillery single grain aged in first-fill bourbon barrels • 15.6% The Glendullan Distillery single malt aged in a first-fill sherry seasoned butt • 10.8% blended grain aged in ex-bourbon barrels • 9% blended malt aged in a refill sherry butt • 7.9% The Highland blended malt aged in heavy toast French oak • 6% The Cameronbridge Distillery single grain aged in re-charred hogsheads • 4.8% The Speyburn single malt aged in refill hogsheads • 4.2% The Glen Ord Distillery single malt aged in a first-fill sherry butt • 3.9% blended Scotch aged in a refill sherry butt • 1.9% The Miltonduff Distillery single malt aged in re-charred hogsheads • The nose delivers toffee, Chantily cream, and honey over pronounced, well-integrated peat smoke which transitions to a palate showcasing clove, ginger, dried mango, and vanilla custard with cocoa powder and raisin on the finish • Non-chill filtered with no added coloring; 51% ABV • Limited Release of 5,430 bottles Compass Box’s Extinct Blends Quartet reimagines four blended Scotches which would otherwise be lost to the past using some of their rarest and most idiosyncratic whisky stocks. The first of four releases, Ultramarine draws in...