Compass Box Myths & Legends II
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
46% ABV
$150
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What the Blender Says
Scotch whisky has a rich array of stories, myths and legends.
However, what start as myths can become received wisdom, influencing our understanding and restricting our enjoyment. We have deployed blending to challenge assumptions, biases and prejudices concerning Scotch in this limited edition series we call Myths & Legends.
Myths & Legends II blends together malt whiskies of different ages from a single Speyside distillery. We wish to show how process matters more than provenance when it comes to the flavours of single malts. In addition to the aromas of tropical fruits and butterscotch you will also discover subtle savoury notes and spiciness.
The distinctive profile has nothing to do with “Speyside”; process decisions made at the distillery, the effects of maturation, and our own choices regarding the balance of the final blend determine the whisky’s quality and character. Clues to a whisky’s flavour lie in the glass and not the distillery’s region.
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Expressive tropical fruitiness combines with silky butterscotch and sweet spices.
SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS: Serve neat to appreciate the spicy and waxy character. Alternatively, pour over a large cube or ball of ice to accentuate the deliciously rounded mouthfeel and tease out notes of pineapple.
Not Chill-Filtered, Light 5 Micron Filtration | Natural Colour | Lead Whiskymakers: Jill Boyd and James Saxon | A limited edition of 4,446 bottles | July 2019
What Gary Says
Nose: Tropical fruit salad with coconut, peaches and mangos; toffee, subtle oak, heather and floral notes.
Palate: Thick and creamy mouthfeel, rich fruit notes of peaches and pears, spices, butterscotch, light caramel, toffee, nutmeg, a faint hint of clove.
Finish: Long with a bit of pepper amongst fruit notes.
Comments: Wow – Myths & Legends stepping up with the second installment! A lovely, rich dram. Another distillery which I’m unfamiliar with – this time Glen Elgin, consisting of casks from 16 to 23 years old. I need to find some independent bottlings (which isn’t to detract from the blending skills involved in creating this gem). This is both elegant and robust at the same time – an absolutely lovely whisky. Raising the bar as I look to the conclusion (although to be clear – nothing says you have to try them in succession).