The Story of the Spaniard is a blended malt Scotch whisky from the innovative Compass Box range, added in 2018 to their core lineup. This whisky tells the story of Compass Box founder, John Glaser's love for sherry wines, which began during a trip to Spain. The whisky is composed of 48% whiskies aged in ex-sherry casks and a further 25% aged in ex-Spanish red wine casks, resulting in a rich, deep, and well-sherried dram.
The Story of the Spaniard is a tribute to the broad style spectrum of sherry and its impact on whisky maturation. The whisky's components are sourced from six different casks, including single malts from Aberlour, Teaninich, Deanston, and Glen Elgin, as well as Compass Box's own Highland Blended Malt "Oak Cross". 40% of the whisky matured in first-fill sherry butts, and 25% spent its time in Spanish red wine casks, with an additional 8% aged in re-fill sherry butts.
The intricate blending process is a testament to the craftsmanship of John Glaser and his team. This unique blend comprises 40% matured in a sherry butt from a distillery near Aberlour, 25% matured in a wine cask from Teaninich, 8% matured in a refill sherry butt from Deanston, 7% matured in a refill hogshead from Deanston, 5% Glen Elgin from recharred barrels, and 15% Highland blended malt matured in heavily toasted French oak casks. This Highland blended malt consists of 60% Clynelish, 20% Dailuaine, and 20% Teaninich.
The Spaniard is characterized by its fruity, berry, and spicy flavors, reminiscent of sherry's nutty, saline character. It offers an engaging and layered flavor profile that makes it an excellent choice for those who appreciate a well-sherried dram and the innovative style of Compass Box.
The Story of the Spaniard has an ABV of 43%.
The bottle size is 700ml.
The Story of the Spaniard was added to the Compass Box range in 2018.
The blend includes single malts from Aberlour, Teaninich, Deanston, Glen Elgin, and Compass Box's own Highland Blended Malt "Oak Cross".
The whisky is made up of 48% whiskies aged in ex-sherry casks and 25% aged in ex-Spanish red wine casks, with the remaining percentages aged in various other oak casks.
The Story of the Spaniard is generally well-received by reviewers, who praise its complex and balanced flavors. The whisky is noted for its fruity and spicy profile, with layers of red fruits, sherry, and hints of clove and cinnamon. Its medium to long finish leaves a memorable impression with notes of apples, berries, and spices. Reviewers appreciate the expertly crafted blend by John Glaser and his team, considering it a worthy addition to the Compass Box lineup and a well-priced, accessible sipping whisky.
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