Compass Box Metropolis
$403.74
The third release in the "Extinct Blends" quartet is Metropolis, a Blended Scotch whisky composed of whiskies aged 25-30 years of age, bottled at 49%. The whisky is mainly 30-year-old Aberlour with dashes of 24-year-old Bowmore and 29-year-old Miltonduff. Intrigued? It is inspired by a blend originally created in the late 19th Century, made with Glenmorangie.
Producer Description
"For our third release in the Extinct Blends Quartet, Metropolis, we step into the throng of a striving city through the ages. Blended Scotch began in the metropolis, with blending vats in Glasgow and Edinburgh producing bottles for urban jungles around the world. The soul of blended Scotch continues to reside in the city.
"Vanilla arrives first on the nose, followed by a medley of different honeys. Fudge, apricot and pineapple lead to fresh fig. A rich and very complex palate with sultana, apricot again and hints of smoky woodiness. A long and sweet finish, with a pleasing weight."
Compass Box Hedonism 2024
$174.99
The sad news is that Hedonism is no longer part of premier blender Compass Box's core lineup of regular releases. The upside is we should still see occasional limited releases of the blend like this! The 2024 Release is a blend of grains from Cameronbridge, Girvan, and Port Dundas that were matured in either First Fill ex-Bourbon Barrels or Recharred American Oak Hogsheads before blending. The result is bottled at 43%. Limited to 7746 bottles for the world.
Producer Description
"In 2000, we created the first ever Blended Grain Whisky released to the market. It was called Hedonism. Over the past 23 years, Hedonism has remained a core part of the Compass Box brand, winning numerous awards and becoming a staple in many whisky fans’ cabinets. The calibre of whiskies we need for Hedonism have grown ever harder to find, which is why our first ever expression will become a Limited Annual Release going forward."
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar NY 2025
$419.99
The 2025 Lunar New Year bottling of Johnnie Walker is already here, with bespoke design to toast the Year of the Snake! 40%
Artistic Collaboration
James Jean, a renowned Taiwanese-American artist known for his intricate style and captivating visual narratives, brings the symbolism of the snake to life. The design features elegant and fluid snake motifs, which symbolize wisdom, power, and seduction—traits often associated with the snake in Chinese culture.
Whiskey Profile
Johnnie Walker Blue Label is famed for its exceptional smoothness and depth of flavor. This blend includes some of Johnnie Walker's rarest casks from the Scottish Highlands, with no single whisky under 25 years of age.
Ichiro's Malt & Grain Limited Edition
$169.99
48.5%
Producer Description
"Ichiro Akuto creates this multiple Category Best Limited Edition award winning whisky. A venerable blend of Malt and Grain world whiskies chosen by Ichiro from some of the best distilleries in the world. These are a minimum of 10 years of age and are blended with Chichibu and Hanyu single malt whiskies and aged for additonal time, in various different casks, in Japan's accelerated ageing climate.
Ichiro's Malt & Grain Single Cask #4992
$284.99
Producer Description
"This single cask #4992 World blend is an Alberta exclusive. This curated blend of world malt and grain whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, USA and Japan were a minimum of 10 year old when blended. After blending, they were aged in 3rd fill Bourbon cask for an additional 10 years in Japan's accelerated ageing climate, thus making the whisky over 20 years of age." 60%
Compass Box Oak Cross
$74.99
Part of the core range from Compass Box - the Oak Cross is a blended malt that is given a secondary period of maturation in specialised casks fitted with new French oak heads.
Compass Box Spice Tree
$81.99
The original version of this whisky was so clever and innovative that the SWA (Read: Scotch Whisky Association [Read: Lords of Mediocrity]) banned it. So John Glaser of Compass Box came back to the table with a whisky that seems to dance through the hoops the SWA has placed before him. Whisky from 1st and 2nd fill bourbon casks have a secondary maturation in custom casks with heavily toasted new French oak heads. 46% NCF
Elements of Islay Peat Pure Islay 45%
$49.99
Bottled at 45%
Producer Description: “PEAT Pure Islay is the companion to PEAT, trading its feisty full strength for a more approachable and easy-sipping 45% ABV. Packed with Islay smoke, it's still a go-to whisky for both cocktails and long drinks, as well as being an excellent dram to sit with long into the night. Created using whiskies from a handful of distilleries from across Islay, PEAT Pure Islay is a well-balanced and easy-drinking everyday whisky to keep all smoky dram fans happy.”
Nikka Pure Malt White
$69.99
This cute little Japanese whisky is a gem, and the most heavily peated whisky in the Nikka range. Several different batches have been reviewed in the Whisky Bible, all scoring between 90 and 93/100pts.
Distiller's Tasting Note:
"Intense smoke and peat aromas dominate the Nikka Pure Malt White's aromatic palette, complemented by slight salty and vegetal notes. A thrilling malt, which will satisfy the boldest whisky drinkers, the Pure Malt White is the most heavily peated whisky in the Nikka range. And yet, with its unctuous texture and precise frame, this pure malt never loses its characteristic Japanese touch."