Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Orchard House
A fresh, fruit-forward blend of the finest single malt Scotch whiskies.
46% ABV · Natural colour · Not chill-filtered
What is Orchard House
Orchard House is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. It is our signature blend and the perfect introduction to our whiskies. It is made from five single malt whiskies. Together, they create a fresh and fruity taste. Orchard House is delicious in a highball. It is also excellent served neat, or over ice.
Taste
Orchard House tastes of orchard fruit, apple and pear, with honey, light ginger, and gentle citrus.
The style is clean and light, fresh and fruity, with real depth. Easy to enjoy on any occasion.
Who we are
Compass Box is an independent Scotch whiskymaker, founded in London 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 new flavours no single distillery could make on their own. We have made over 200 Scotch whiskies, including Orchard House.
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.
How we make it
Orchard House is bottled at a generous 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 Orchard House below, including all component whiskies, and their different flavour profiles.
Orchard House: The Perfect Serve
Orchard House makes any highball better. Mixed with soda, the apple and pear notes are clear and fresh. The finish is long and refreshing.
Orchard House is made from five single malt whiskies, each one great on its own. When combined by our whiskymakers, they create an extraordinary flavour profile no single distillery could make on their own.
Recipe
| Distillery | Cask type | % |
|---|---|---|
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Clynelish Distillery First-fill Bourbon Barrel
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First-fill Bourbon Barrel | 40.7% |
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Linkwood Distillery First-fill Bourbon Barrel
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First-fill Bourbon Barrel | 27.8% |
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Linkwood Distillery Refill Hogsheads
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Refill Hogsheads | 7.2% |
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Linkwood Distillery First-fill Bourbon Barrel (Unrinsed)
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First-fill Bourbon Barrel (Unrinsed) | 7.1% |
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Glen Moray Distillery First-fill Bourbon Barrel
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First-fill Bourbon Barrel | 6.5% |
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Distillery near the town of Aberlour First-fill Oloroso Puncheons
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First-fill Oloroso Puncheons | 5.3% |
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Caol Ila Distillery First-fill Bourbon Barrel
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First-fill Bourbon Barrel | 2.3% |
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Linkwood Distillery First-fill Bourbon Barrel (Unrinsed)
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First-fill Bourbon Barrel (Unrinsed) | 2.0% |
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Distillery near the town of Aberlour First-fill Bourbon Barrel
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First-fill Bourbon Barrel | 1.1% |
Our approach to whiskymaking
The whiskymakers
Angela D’Orazio, Michael Stephenson, and Samuel Travers are the whiskymakers behind Orchard House. Each brings different craftsmanship and experience to the blend. Together, they create a whisky none of them could create alone.
How the Orchard House recipe was created
We source component whiskies from over 40 distilleries across Scotland. From these, we chose five whose malts offer the flavour profiles we want in Orchard House.
Orchard House is made from nine parcels of whisky.
Each distillery's character
Each distillery brings different character to the blend:
Linkwood Distillery, which brings juicy pear, apple blossom and vanilla
Clynelish Distillery, which adds crisp apple, honey and a waxy texture
Glen Moray Distillery, which offers ripe pineapple, shortbread and malt
Distillery near the town of Aberlour, which brings red apple, raisin and oak spice
Caol Ila Distillery, in small quantities — sweet smoke, almond and vanilla
Our whiskymakers taste, assess, and combine these malts until every flavour is in balance. This is what creates Compass Box Orchard House.
Tasting notes
Vibrant, fruity and light. Well balanced, with ripe apples, pears and orchard fruits over a base of light toasted oak sweetness.
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Colour
Bright straw with hints of gold.
Nose
Apple and pear dominate. Hints of pineapple, lemon and lime zest, Earl Grey tea, apple blossom, honey and toffee. Notes of baked apple and apricot.
Palate
Fruity, malty and gingery, joined by wild strawberries and vanilla shortbread. Fresh fruits with baking spices and honey. Crisp and light on the mouth, with a slightly waxy texture.
Finish
Light and fresh. Vanilla shortbread, citrus fruits, and a lingering hint of soft toasted oak spice.
How Orchard House compares
If you enjoy single malts, Orchard House offers a wider range of flavours in one bottle. If you enjoy Scotch blends, Orchard House offers a higher proportion of malt, and full transparency about what is inside.
Serves beyond the highball
The Orchard House highball
The highball is the most popular way to enjoy Orchard House. It highlights the bright apple, pear and honey character of the whisky.
Recipe:
1. Fill a chilled highball glass with clear ice.
2. Add 30ml of Orchard House.
3. Stir the whisky with the ice to chill it.
4. Slowly pour 120ml of chilled soda water down the side of the glass.
5. Stir gently, once.
6. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
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 brings out its honey and vanilla notes.
Cocktails
Orchard House works well as a base for classic cocktails. Try it in a Whisky Sour or an Old Fashioned.
For over 50 Scotch whisky cocktail recipes, including personalised recommendations based on your flavour preferences, try our Virtual Whiskymaker.
Food Pairings
Orchard House works well with fresh, bright flavours and savoury notes that complement its fruit character.
Try:
Sushi, particularly white fish or scallop. The clean, delicate flavours match the fresh character of Orchard House. The natural sweetness of scallop echoes the honey in the whisky.
Grilled seafood or yakitori. Light, salty and lightly charred foods pair well with the fresh, waxy character of Orchard House.
Aged cheese with fresh apple or pear. The sweetness of the fruit and the richness of the cheese highlight the honey and vanilla in the whisky.
Smoked almonds or roasted nuts. The lightly smoky, savoury notes match the whisky’s soft smoke and add depth.
For additional food pairing suggestions based on your favourite cuisines, popular foods, and individual flavour preferences, try our Virtual Whiskymaker.