Compass Box Artist’s Blend, 49% ABV. This whisky drinks more like a single malt speyside rather than its pedigree. Without a doubt, Compass Box creates the best blended scotch & malts on the planet! John Glaser, a gifted whiskymaker (a term he invented), created this product with his company, Compass Box Delicious Whisky LTD, founded in the year 2000. As the name suggests, John’s intention was to produce great whisky, and that he did with his tasty blends. He sourced grain and malt whiskies from various distilleries in the UK and never stopped experimenting with the endless combination of woods and spirits. Early on, John also displayed brilliance in marketing. His well-aged whiskies featured expensive label designs and clear acrylic packaging, which made it a favorite amongst collectors and the well-to-do. As time went on; however, an excess of low-end offerings by the company seemed to detract from their once vaunted image. Difficulty prior and during the COVID-19 era, prompted the company to take on new funding from Bacardi and private equity that ultimately led to John’s voluntary/involuntary departure in 2024. Bottle signed by John Glaser in 2nd photo.