Phenomenology NAS CB (Compass Box)

Phenomenology NAS CB (Compass Box) is a blended malt Scotch from Compass Box. It marries single malts from more than one distillery to a house style. Speyside malt such as Tamdhu lends a rich, sherried fruit to such whiskies.

The malts are vatted to a house recipe, sherried Speyside spirit among them. Ex-Bourbon casks held the spirit, soft oak that lets the fruit lead. The maker selects casks for the balance each lends, then marries the whiskies before bottling. The maker marries the whiskies to a house style before bottling. A blend folds together malt and grain, or malts from several distilleries. Sherried Speyside malt lends a dried fruit richness to such whiskies. The casks are chosen for the depth and fruit each brings. A period of marrying lets the whiskies settle together. The result is a rounded, fruity Scotch. Speyside malts have long been the heart of fine blends. A rich, fruity profile runs through it.

Reduced to 46%, it is mellow. Dried fruit, orchard fruit and a warm spice run through it, with a soft oak depth. A dried fruit and a nutty oak give it real depth. The finish is deep, waxy and spiced. A characterful blended malt Scotch.