Compass Box Enlightenment

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Strictly Limited to 2 Per Customer! 

This new limited edition release is stunning, and will available in Alberta in only very limited quantities. At $100 it is a steal, and that is not even getting into its fabulous raison d'etre, essentially Compass Box is poking a sharp pointed stick in the eye of the Scotch Whisky Industry's governing body and EU Law. The whisky has been released as part of their Campaign for Scotch Whisky Transparency which we support, and in their own words a whisky: "with which to ponder the world of Scotch not only as it is but also as it could be."

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: silky, loads of vanilla, soft floral tones, juicy malt and loads of citrus fruits: lemon and lime; almond brittle, Dulce Leche and apple crumble.

Palate: big, toasty, creamy, floral and subtly spicy; more juicy malt, silky vanillans, creamed honey, dulce leche and baked apples; poached pear, green vegetal tones and more citrus tones.

Finish: still creamy, subtly toasty, floral and vegetal with delicate spices.

Comment: this is a beautiful and delicate malt, and at under $90 it is a steal; the only shame is that less than 300 bottles 

Producer Tasting Note: "Fresh, vibrant and uplifting with a mouthfeel that is moreish and mouth-watering. On the nose you will find bright apple and pear, vanilla cream and light violet; on the palate soft spice, gentle citric notes."

From the Producer: "Since launching the Compass Box Whisky Co., I have always been a firm believer in the spirit of enlightenment – that the more information we can share with our customers about the Scotch whisky we produce, the better. Alas, it transpires such beliefs fall foul of current EU and UK regulations, which prevent us from sharing information about the age of every component whisky used in the creation of our blends."

"This whisky, Enlightenment, is our response to these regulations. Inspired by the writers, philosophers and scientists of the Age of  Enlightenment it sets out to encourage the industry to consider the absurdity of a system that prevents producers from telling consumers exactly what has gone into the whiskies they are drinking.

"And of course the whisky itself is something rather special. A blend of fruity, fragrant Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, it is bursting with aromas of fresh orchard fruit, flavours of vanilla, soft spice and pear and an alluring apple peel waxiness on the finish. An uplifting, enlightening whisky with which to ponder the world of Scotch not only as it is but also as it could be."

700 ml