Whisky Focus - Compass Box The Circus

Compass Box The Circus is the latest Scotch blended whisky from the innovative whisky creator.

Compass Box The Circus is the latest premium blended whisky from the innovative folks at Compass Box. The Circus is built around a core of old Blended Scotch and Blended Grain whisky parcels that were aged pre-blended in sherry butts for many years. The resulting whisky, Compass Box says, has a lithe frame and opulent mouthfeel showcasing the supple softness of mature grain and the complexity of aged Blended Scotch Whisky. Brimming with dried fruit character, a luscious maltiness and nuances of almond and hazelnut.

Like all the best circuses, this whisky is transient, ephemeral, in town for one night only. All the more reason to enjoy it while it's here!

Compass Box The Circus contains the following whiskies:

• Blended Scotch Whisky Parcel 1
  Total liquid volume: 57.2%
  Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt
  Flavour Contribution: Dried fruit, almond
   
• Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
  Total liquid volume: 26%
  Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt
  Flavour Contribution: Sweet, luscious
   
• Benrinnes Single Malt Whisky
  Total liquid volume: 15.4%
  Cask Type: First Fill Sherry Butt
  Flavour Contribution: Sultanas, hazelnut, maltiness
   
• Blended Scotch Whisky Parcel 1
  Total liquid volume: 1.4%
  Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt
  Flavour Contribution: Brown sugar, sherry wine

Unfortunately, as much as they would like to, Compass Box is unable to reveal the age of the four components of The Circus as that would fall foul of current EU and UK regulations.

Bottled at 49% ABV, non chill-filtered and natural colour as we have come to expect from Compass Box. The Circus is a Limited Edition release of 2,490 bottles worldwide, priced around £185 it is currently available from specialist Whisky retailers such as The Whisky Exchange
 

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