Compass Box Art & Decadence

[@leeross3950]

I live in rural South East MO and thought I would never get to experience Compass Box. One day I walked into my favorite firearms dealer. Let's call it a beer, bait, and ammo store ( they sell outdoor, hunting, fishing, gear, tobacco, and loads of whiskey. There on the shelf were 2 bottles of Compass Box. 1 Peat Monster and 1 The Spaniard, and needless to say, they did not stay there. I have greatly enjoyed my experience with both bottles since that fateful day.

[@SpiritOfTheHeretic]

I've never even heard of such a wonderful concept of a store. I need to see this.

[@Sman7290]

Sounds like my mind of convenience store.

[@schill58]

@@leeross3950 it doesn’t happen to be Armstrong Outdoors does it?

[@christinecamley]

Love both of these expressions by Compass Box!! Glad you found them!!

[@leeross3950]

@schill58 nope. I lived off of Rte K till 2015, though. This is Godwins 303 in Poplar Bluff

[@randallleonard1249]

Thanks for introducing me to Compass Box. I bought a bottle of Orchard House today. I have a new favorite. I looking forward to trying other whiskies from them in the future.

[@timshulepov]

I was at a whiskey tasting in San Francisco a few months back, and closer to the end of the evening I came upon the Compass Box booth. How did I miss it earlier, I have no clue. I tried Delos, Ultramarine and Celestial, and given how I was a good number of pours deep, they didn't register so much. I felt so bad because I bet those three bottles are extremely nuanced, if you don't taste them after about 10 other distilleries. Then they poured me Art & Decadence, and that thing cut through everything I've tried up to that point. Not in a harsh and abrasive way, it was just that present, delicious and memorable. Just as memorable as that skewed label (I have to admit, the first time I looked at it I thought I had a few too many). One of these days I'm going to get me one of these bottles, and it will definitely be the kind of whiskey to have on a special night with the best of the friends.

[@kevinboyle7861]

Fun fact. Read their pie chart like a tree. The number of rings next to the whisky name in the ingredients list is the age of the whisky.

[@colpierce88]

I found this one a few months ago (love it) and am also an unabashed Compass Box fan, first really expensive bottle I ever bought was their hedonism quindecimus.

[@Sman7290]

Compass Box is the reason that one of my neighbors had gone from "What the hell is that? Dirty socks?" to proudly drinking Peat Moister as his favorite whiskey.

[@PostNukeProductions]

I just signed up for Whiskey Marketing level 1 coming up in November! Very excited to see the academy grounds and especially the Vault! Also, speaking of Compass Box, I _might_ be bringing my own special edition to donate. Maaaaybe 😊

[@christinecamley]

I love this Compass Box!

[@DoctorDave42]

Because of this video, I opened my bottle of Art & Decadence. The label is not just amazingly beautiful and complex, there is actually a texture to it that is also fantastic. And the flavors are just amazing. Rich, deep, and so many layers. I agree with Daniel that it feels so strange knowing that there is grain in here as it feels so malty. The nose, the palate, the finish.... Just top notch. -- Oh, and my bottle is signed by John Glaser as I bought it when he was in town for a tasting back in December. :p

[@taylor315]

LOVE me some Compass Box! Current favorite is the Peat Monster Cask Strength

[@CarlCurcuruto]

Legends, epic review.

[@TheSilverSphincter69]

ive had 1 compass box. no idea what it was but hands down one of the absolute most flavorful whiskeys ive ever had!!!!! it was like drinking a very floral smores ...if they all as good as that onee was i cant wit to try more

[@jeffbayer569]

Oh Decadent is the best way to describe Compass Box in my mind. I only wish I had enough money to collect them like Pokemon. Ah but sadly, Responsibility calls. Thank you again ☺️

[@bradkirbey1560]

nice video!! Got to love those compass box blends!

[@numanuma20]

I love Compass Box. They are very transparent with their sourcing for the blending and whisky is non chill filtered and natural color

[@billyboy9810]

Their 'Flaming Heart' from 2019 and the 'Spice Tree Extravaganza' 10th anniversary release are probably two of the best whiskies I've ever had, blended malt or not. The core range is great and affordable but they only seem to be getting the recognition that they deserve in the last couple of years here in the UK. You guys over there were on board from the off. I haven't had much of the James Saxon releases save for the 'Orchard House' but I'm sure they are in safe hands, cheers Daniel!

[@jeffreyweller7792]

Hi Daniel, I am a long time watcher of the channel, and I always love the content. I am a whisk(e)y enthusiast ( a bonafide one at that) and want to find some local enthusiasts that I can share whisk(e)y experiences with. What are some good ways to find these like-minded people?

[@edanderson8274]

Total Wine has it in stock. Compass Box Art & Decadence Limited Edition 49 ABV 700ml Bottle Be the first to review $179.99

[@aragathor]

The time of Great Gatsby was known as the roaring twenties for a reason. It was a time of decadence, as the world just came out of the First World War. An interesting thing is that the label is made in a style called Art Noveau, which was pretty big before the time.

[@Rimzley]

We're you able to get your hands on the extinct blends quartet? Would love to see a review if possible. Have been on the fence of getting art and decadence. This review is making me lean towards getting it

[@DoctorDave42]

If you see it, it is totally worth it depending upon your budget. It's not a cheap bottle by any means. But it is soooooo tasty.

[@-RONNIE]

Good video thanks 🥃

[@xxacidmv]

Welcome to Mr. Whittington's Hidden Drams Neighbor! Limited release of 9000, oh, the differences in scale.

[@DileepB]

The taste makes sense with the almost 80% single malts, which is higher than most blended scotch whiskies.

[@Erik_T_Thompson]

Love "Artist" and "Peat Monster". Still looking for Hedonism (but aren't we all).

[@TheZeal04]

I grabbed one of these a few months ago but it's kinda middle of the pack for me of the compass boxes I have. The sherry vs sauternes vs madeira felt kinda muddy, although definitely rich. I prefer my bottles of Myth and Legends 3 , Magic Cask and Menagerie a lot more.

[@KillCoMentalMusings]

I will has all the Compass Box please and thank you.

[@bideshicarvings2191]

For the al-compas-rithm 🎉

[@edanderson8274]

Did you lock Mooch out of the room?

[@kidyuki1]

I never get tired of the awkward call-to-action at the end of these videos.

[@stevenferron1229]

Is there a particular bottle of compass box you would recommend if I never tried them before? Or are they all pretty much their own thing?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Orchard house

[@DoctorDave42]

@@WhiskeyVault Agreed. Orchard House is a great Scotch that has so much going on. Especially for the money ($45 in California Total Wine).

[@kristofkalash5069]

Oooh, last time I was this early my whisky was colorless

[@FlushJay]

I could buy a bottle for 150 Euros. Is that a fair price?

[@schill58]

So, in other words, Hair Bands?

[@bryeeeeeeeee]

Mr. Gentleman Jack barely hanging on your shelf.

[@YoJimBo851610]

74👍

[@andyking894]

"...High drama - high flash. Things are just glitzy and glam for no reason..." So, the 2010's?

[@johnsmartin1473]

The Gilded Age late 19th century post Civil War.

[@YoJimBo851610]

How about comparing the same band from different eras 😹😹😹

[@mryan3123]

So, after watching this wonderful review of this whisky, I thought what the hell and looked at ordering a bottle. Oh my goodness, you have expensive tastes. At 150 pounds, it is a little out of my price range. For me, this translates to $263.05CDN plus shipping and duties, so it ain't going to happen. 🥹 Yes, I know, good ain't cheap and cheap ain't good. 🙂 Mr. Whittington, thank you for another great video.