(The Good Spirits Company, Glasgow - Virtual Whisky Tasting, Friday 14th August 2020) I like the transparency of Compass Box. Although current regulations don’t permit them to put the breakdown of the blend on the bottle, a quick internet search allows you to see what you are drinking. I’d have liked to see the ages, but that’s a minor reservation. Strathmill, refill hogshead: 34% Balmenach, refill hogshead: 34% Clynelish, re-charred hogsheads: 20% Clynelish, refill sherry butt: 10% Glendullan, first fill sherry butt: 2% Nose: Strong bourbon influence. Fruity and vanilla. Palate: A little ‘hot’ on the first taste but quickly calms into the main flavours. Clean and fruity (pears), some light oak. Finish: Short finish. Creamy, malty (Horlicks). Salty and herbal at the very end. This has a lovely mouth feel. It’s a smooth, easy to drink blended malt. This came joint third of the six whiskies tasted with 10% of the vote for favourite.