Blended Scotch Whisky

Nectarosity

A sweet, juicy blend of Scotch whiskies matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and our own custom American oak casks.

46% ABV · Natural colour · Not chill-filtered

Nectarosity is a Blended Scotch Whisky.

It is made from malt and grain whiskies, matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, sherry casks and our own custom American oak casks. Together, they create sweet notes of honey, toffee and vanilla, with juicy fruit.

Nectarosity is delicious neat or over ice. It also makes an excellent Old Fashioned.

Taste

Nectarosity tastes of honey, toffee and vanilla, with juicy apricot, pineapple and lychee.

The style is sweet and fruity, with notes of toasted oak and cinnamon bun.

Who We Are

Compass Box is an independent Scotch whiskymaker, founded in London (UK) in 2000. We are not distillers. We are more than blenders. We are whiskymakers, and every decision we make is for the flavour.

We search Scotland for the finest aged whiskies from over 40 distilleries. We combine them to create flavours no single distillery could deliver on their own. We have created over 200 Scotch whiskies, including Nectarosity.

For us, whiskymaking is a creative art, bringing together different ideas, styles and flavours. We also share the full recipe of every bottle we make, so drinkers know exactly what is in their whisky.

Nectarosity: The Perfect Serve

Nectarosity makes an excellent Old Fashioned, bringing a Scotch twist to the bourbon classic. It’s toffee and oak notes work well with both bitters and sugar.

Nectarosity is made from malt and grain whiskies, each one great on its own. They are matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, sherry casks and our own custom American oak casks. When combined by our whiskymakers, they create a sweet, juicy flavour no single distillery could deliver on its own.

Stocked by Shinanoya, Yamaya, Liquor Mountain, BIC Camera, and independent retailers nationwide.

How We Make It

46%ABV
Natural colourNo artificial colouring
Not chill-filteredPreserving compounds

Nectarosity is bottled at 46% ABV. We do not add artificial colouring, and do not chill-filter.

These are deliberate choices we make, to protect the natural flavour of the whisky.

See the full recipe for Nectarosity below, including all component whiskies, and their different flavour profiles.

Recipe

Linkwood Distillery · First-fill Palo Cortado sherry-seasoned butts · 22.6% Cameronbridge Distillery · First-fill Bourbon barrels · 15.1% Clynelish Distillery · First-fill Bourbon barrels · 12.1% Linkwood Distillery · Refill Sherry puncheon (formerly STR wine cask) · 11.8% Clynelish Distillery · Second-fill virgin Custom American oak barrel · 10.7% Girvan Distillery · Refill Hogshead (ex-virgin Custom American oak barrel) · 10.5% Balmenach Distillery · First-fill Bourbon barrels · 7.1% Girvan Distillery · First-fill Bourbon barrels · 5.4% Cameronbridge Distillery · First-fill Bourbon barrels · 2.4% Cameronbridge Distillery · First-fill Bourbon barrels · 1.2% Cameronbridge Distillery · First-fill Bourbon barrels · 1.1%
Distillery Cask type %
Linkwood Distillery
First-fill Palo Cortado sherry-seasoned butts
 First-fill Palo Cortado sherry-seasoned butts 22.6%
Cameronbridge Distillery
First-fill Bourbon barrels
 First-fill Bourbon barrels 15.1%
Clynelish Distillery
First-fill Bourbon barrels
 First-fill Bourbon barrels 12.1%
Linkwood Distillery
Refill Sherry puncheon (formerly STR wine cask)
 Refill Sherry puncheon (formerly STR wine cask) 11.8%
Clynelish Distillery
Second-fill virgin Custom American oak barrel
 Second-fill virgin Custom American oak barrel 10.7%
Girvan Distillery
Refill Hogshead (ex-virgin Custom American oak barrel)
 Refill Hogshead (ex-virgin Custom American oak barrel) 10.5%
Balmenach Distillery
First-fill Bourbon barrels
 First-fill Bourbon barrels 7.1%
Girvan Distillery
First-fill Bourbon barrels
 First-fill Bourbon barrels 5.4%
Cameronbridge Distillery
First-fill Bourbon barrels
 First-fill Bourbon barrels 2.4%
Cameronbridge Distillery
First-fill Bourbon barrels
 First-fill Bourbon barrels 1.2%
Cameronbridge Distillery
First-fill Bourbon barrels
 First-fill Bourbon barrels 1.1%
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Our approach to whiskymaking

The whiskymakers

Angela D'Orazio, Michael Stephenson, and Samuel Travers are the whiskymakers behind Nectarosity. Each brings different craftsmanship and experience to the process. Together, they create whiskies none of them could deliver alone.

How the Nectarosity recipe was created

We source component whiskies from over 40 distilleries across Scotland. From these, we chose the malt and grain whiskies that offer the flavour profiles we want in Nectarosity.

Nectarosity is made from 11 parcels of whisky.

Each distillery brings different character to the blend:

  • Linkwood Distillery, which brings apricot, almond and chocolate, with blackberry, clove and honey
  • Clynelish Distillery, which brings green apple, vanilla and banana, with grilled apples, nutmeg and maple syrup
  • Cameronbridge Distillery, which brings honey, salted caramel and sweet spice, with coconut, mascarpone and vanilla
  • Girvan Distillery, which brings cinnamon, fudge and cocoa powder, with green apple, vanilla and caramel
  • Balmenach Distillery, which adds white chocolate, yellow apple and meatiness

Our whiskymakers select, taste, assess, and combine these whiskies until every flavour is in balance. This is what creates Compass Box Nectarosity.

Tasting notes

Juicy vanilla spice with sweet grains and balanced mature wine notes. A concentration of gingery baking spices in a fruit and nut basket.

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Colour
Golden with red glints.

Nose
Zesty and honeyed, with poached pear, nectarine and lychee. Pastry notes of frangipane, croissant and cinnamon. Clove, nutmeg and grilled apples.

Texture
Rounded, oily and creamy, with a sweet, light weight on the tongue.

Palate
Juicy apricot and pineapple up front, then toffee and vanilla take over.

Recognition

Compass Box is the most awarded independent Scotch whisky brand in the world.

Nectarosity has been recognised internationally, including:

  • 93 points - Whisky Advocate
  • International Wine and Spirits Competition
  • San Francisco World Spirits Competition
  • International Wine Challenge

Where to buy

Nectarosity is available nationwide in Japan, at:

  • Shinanoya
  • Yamaya
  • BIC Camera
  • Liquor Mountain
  • Independent retailers

How Nectarosity compares

If you enjoy single malts, Nectarosity combines malt and grain whiskies from five distilleries, for a wider range of flavours in one bottle. If you enjoy Scotch blends, Nectarosity is nearly two thirds malt whisky, and offers full transparency about what is inside.

Serves

The Nectarosity Old Fashioned

Nectarosity adds a Scotch twist to the bourbon classic.

Recipe:

  1. Add 50ml Nectarosity, 5ml sugar syrup and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Neat

In any glass, at room temperature. This is how to experience the full flavour of the whisky.

On the rocks

In a rocks glass with one large ice cube. The ice slowly softens the whisky and opens up another layer of flavour.

Cocktails

Nectarosity also makes a delicious whisky sour. A little apricot liqueur brings out more of the fruit.

For over 50 Scotch whisky cocktail recipes, including personalised recommendations based on your flavour preferences, try speaking with our Virtual Whiskymaker.

Food Pairings

Nectarosity works well with sweet, buttery flavours. Its fruit notes balance rich, sweet food.

Try:
  • Buttery pastries, such as croissants or Danish pastries. The apricot and pineapple notes balance the richness of the butter.
  • Decorated cakes. The whisky's sweetness matches the cake, while the fruit keeps it light.

For additional food pairing suggestions based on your favourite cuisines, popular foods, and individual flavour preferences, try speaking with our Virtual Whiskymaker.