Compass Box Circus

Compass Box is a London-based independent bottler and blender of Scotch whisky, founded in 2000 by John Glaser. Glaser, a former marketing director at Johnnie Walker and Diageo, established the company with the goal of creating innovative and high-quality blended whiskies. They focus on non-chill filtered whiskies, without added coloring, and often utilize American oak for maturation. 

The company’s first release was the blended grain whisky Hedonism, which gained recognition as the World’s Best Grain Whisky in 2008. Other notable Compass Box whiskies include Hedonism, The Peat Monster (originally The Monster), and The Spice Tree. The Great King Street range, including Artist’s Blend and Glasgow Blend, was introduced later. 

In 2015, Bacardi became a minority shareholder in Compass Box, further expanding the company’s reach. In 2022, Caelum Capital acquired a majority stake, with Maurice Doyle becoming CEO and Glaser remaining in a guidance role. John Glaser recently stepped down as chief whisky maker, with James Saxon taking over. 

Fittingly housed in invisible casing, this Compass Box creation is openly presented as being comprised of malt and grain whiskies of unknown origins. A spellbinding showcase of complexity that claims to transport the paying customer outside of themselves for just a few moments.

Cask Type: Married in Sherry Wood

49% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: One of only 2490 bottles released

Please note some wax seals are prone to cracking in varying temperatures and transport conditions, therefore - as stated in our terms and conditions - we do not accept liability should these seals be found to show signs of splitting on delivery.

Please examine all images of the lot, any packaging and labels carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid.