Compass Box Three Year Old Deluxe
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
49.2% ABV
$300
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What the Blender Says
‘How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was?’ – Satchel Paige
Composed of less than 1% three year-old malt whisky produced near the village of Brora, 90% malt whisky of an unstated age from the same distillery and around 9% peaty malt whisky distilled on the Isle of Skye, regulations only permit us only to share details of the age of youngest component! No matter. For it is this three year-old that is most important to us. Aged from new-make spirit in our own first-fill American oak casks, it imparts a lively vivacity and represents a milestone in our development as whisky makers.
Bottled at 49.2% | Not Chill-Filtered | Natural Colour
The rich vanilla notes, waxy mouthfeel and decadent baked orchard fruit notes from the larger parcel of Highland malt whisky provide a beautiful platform on top of which the brooding qualities of the peaty malt whisky and the clean, bright character of the three year-old parcel are able to shine.
Availability: Limited Edition release of 3,282 bottles worldwide. Bottled August 2016.
Flavour Descriptors: The rich vanilla notes, waxiness and decadent baked orchard fruit notes from the larger parcel of Highland malt whisky provide a beautiful platform on top of which the brooding qualities of the peaty malt whisky and the clean, bright character of the three year-old parcel are able to shine.
Recommendations: This is a rather unusual three year old Scotch whisky that we recommend enjoying on equally unusual occasions. Share it with friends and family on special occasions, perhaps with cheese at the end of a satisfying lunch. However you drink it, whoever you share it with, above all share and enjoy.
What Gary Says
Nose: Floral, malty, honey, bright baked apples, apricots, hint of nectarines, subtle spices.
Palate: Waxy, sweet to start with honey and apples, sharpens with nectarines, vanilla and almonds.
Finish: Moderately long with vanilla and apples.
Comments: One of those drams where the nose lines up almost exactly with the palate. A lovely dram, where the Clynelish is prominent (which makes sense given this is just over 90% of 24 yr old Clynelish, along with that small 0.4% 3 yr old parcel as well). Delicious, although would be tough for me to pull the trigger at this price point.