Source the highest quality oak direct from the world’s leading cooperages.
We work with a range of partners in the US, France and Spain to find the best oak for every whisky we produce.
‘Whiskymaker’ is a word we invented – you won’t find it in any dictionary.
To us, a Whiskymaker is someone who feels a need and an obligation to make things better - to ask questions, to challenge, to experiment. A Whiskymaker is different from a distiller, more than a blender.
When it comes to whisky and its enjoyment, we keep our minds open to new possibilities. We are excited by new production processes, new combinations of flavours, new ways of sharing and enjoying great whisky.
As Whiskymakers, we work with a range of partners to explore the interaction between maturing Scotch whisky and oak over the course of time. From sourcing the best cooperage oak in the world from the Vosges forest of France and the woods of Missouri, to individually sampling almost every cask we use in each of our blends, we are fanatical about quality and believe that every stage of the process has the potential to add to the finished blend.
When creating our whiskies we:
At its simplest, Scotch whisky, often simply called Scotch, is whisky made in Scotland in a manner specified by law. The laws governing its production and maturation make it different from every other whisky produced elsewhere in the world.
is distilled in a Pot Still from malted barley
is distilled in a Continuous Still typically from wheat or corn, with a small amount of barley
Single Malt and Single Grain whiskies blended together
A blend of Single Malt whiskies from more than one distillery
A blend of Single Grain whiskies from more than one distillery
Malt whisky from a single distillery
Grain whisky from a single distillery
At Compass Box, we make all three types of blends.
We believe that by bringing together Single Malt and Single Grain whiskies of the highest quality it is possible to create textures, flavours and pleasures that no solitary whisky can attain.
At its simplest, Scotch whisky - often simply called Scotch - is whisky made in Scotland. The laws governing its production and maturation make it different from every other whisky produced elsewhere in the world.
In the following videos, our Whiskymaker John Glaser explores with you surprising truths and misconceptions about Scotch whisky, as well as some of our company’s core beliefs.
Is an old whisky always better than a young whisky? What role does toast level and charring play in the creation of flavour? How should you drink Scotch whisky? Discover these things and more.
Back in 2000, John Glaser believed there were too many companies making and selling Scotch whisky the same way. An American, transplanted to the UK and working for a large distiller, he wanted to do things differently to bring the joys of Scotch whisky to more people.
He set up a different kind of Scotch whisky company, based on the long-lost model of the Scotch whisky blending house, but with a forward-looking approach and an unrelenting desire to create quality. He originally launched the business from his kitchen, but today, nearly two decades later, Compass Box has an office and Blending Room in London, its own stocks of maturing whiskies in Scotland, and more than a dozen employees.
With more spectrum of flavour and style than any other spirit, we believe Scotch whisky is one of the world’s great drinks. We're here to help ensure it continues to evolve and surprise today's discerning spirits enthusiasts.
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