{"title":"Blended Scotch Whisky","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"compass-box-circus-scotch-whisky","title":"Compass Box Circus","description":"\u003cp\u003eA limited release from boutique blenders, Compass Box, launched in 2016. Circus is a blend of four whiskies: two Scotch blends and a blended grain, all of which spent considerable time in refill-sherry butts, and a single malt from Benrinnes matured in a first-fill sherry butt. The whiskies that make up the blended components remain something of a mystery, even to Compass Box themselves. A total of 2,490 bottles were produced. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 49%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/compass-box-whisky\" title=\"Browse all Compass Box Whisky\"\u003e#COMPASSBOX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27130505091,"sku":"","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/products\/compass-box-circus.jpg?v=1639577789"},{"product_id":"famous-grouse-smoky-black-scotch-whisky","title":"Famous Grouse Smoky Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Famous Grouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Smoky Black (formerly Black Grouse) is a peated take on the classic blend, renamed in 2015. It brings together a higher proportion of smoky malt whiskies, including peated spirit from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGlenturret Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, adding depth and a more robust character to the familiar Grouse profile. Bottled at 43%, it leans into gentle smoke while staying approachable and balanced. (Bottle size 750ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky, aromatic, rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit and spices (aniseed\/cloves), smoky yet smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sweet and smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Snell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12197961728101,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/FamousGrouse2.jpg?v=1773837344"},{"product_id":"compass-box-delilahs-xxv-scotch-whisky","title":"Compass Box Delilah's XXV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompass Box have created a limited edition blended Scotch whisky to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the legendary Chicago punk rock whisky bar, Delilah's. Matured in American oak that held bourbon and sherry. Bottled in April 2018 with only 8,520 bottles produced. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 46%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, butterscotch, milk chocolate mousse and vanilla. Clove, nutmeg and baked apples. Quite rich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lots of spice with fresh oak, malt cookies, hints of chocolate and red berries. Some hazelnut cream and brown sugar in the end. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite long with a woody feel, alongside chocolate and dried fruits from the sherry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marc Loan Account","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12612791304293,"sku":"","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/products\/compass-boxx-delilahs-xxv.jpg?v=1644227959"},{"product_id":"johnnie-walker-blonde-scotch-whisky","title":"Johnnie Walker Blonde","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2020 as an addition to the core range, Johnnie Walker Blonde is produced from a blend of grain and fruity malt whiskies and matured in American oak casks. A lighter and sweeter Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky designed to be mixed. Bottled at 43%. (Bottle size 750ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright berries and toffee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet vanilla and apple, drizzled with caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Browse all Johnnie Walker Whisky\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/johnnie-walker-blended-scotch-whisky\"\u003e#JOHNNIEWALKER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diageo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13575500431395,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/Johnnie-Walker-Blonde.jpg?v=1709834289"},{"product_id":"black-bull-peated-edition-scotch-whisky","title":"Black Bull Peated Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2020, Black Bull Peated is made up of 50% malt and 50% grain whiskies. A b\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elend of single malts from Highland and Speyside that Black Bull is known for with the rich, intense and smoky flavours of Islay and the West Coast of Scotland.\u003c\/span\u003e Non-chillfiltered and bottled at 50%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eImmediate dry smoke, a light saline touch, dark malty tones with green apples and brown sugar beneath the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy peat, roasted salt nuts, some citrus, balancing sweetness to the peat, Dutch Stroopwafels, creamy mouthfeel, subtly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good length, warming, salty and sweet, baked spiced apples with cinnamon and cloves, lingering smoky embers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"hashtags\" title=\"Browse all Black Bull Whisky\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/black-bull-blended-scotch-whisky\"\u003e#BLACKBULL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WhiskyBrother","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40151425613905,"sku":"","price":565.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/products\/black-bull-peated.jpg?v=1670498458"},{"product_id":"macleans-nose-scotch-whisky","title":"Maclean's Nose","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaclean's Nose is a small-batch, blended Scotch whisky from the team at Ardnamurchan and Adelphi. The release pays homage to their long-established partnership with esteemed whisky writer and industry veteran Charles Maclean and the landmark near the distillery that shares his name. Blended to have a typical west coast character with a very high malt content (70%) and a good proportion of ex-sherry casks. The label uses crushed barley paper made from a by-product of whisky production. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 46%. (Bottle size 750ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOFFICIAL TASTING NOTES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burnt citrus peel, sea salt, bonfire. Nectarine syrup, lime marmalade, hay bales, coal bunker and oily shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice pudding and white chocolate. Bright citrus lime pickle. Chantilly cream and ice cream with Ferrero Rocher. Hessian. Burning heather and smoked praline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"hashtags\" title=\"Browse all from Adelphi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/adelphi-selection-independent-bottler-whisky\"\u003eADELPHI INDEPENDENT BOTTLER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WhiskyBrother","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45004355666217,"sku":"","price":490.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/macleans-nose-updated.jpg?v=1693378063"},{"product_id":"dewars-27yo-double-double","title":"Dewar's 27 Year Old Double Double","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 27 years, Dewar's Double Double is a rare blended Scotch finished in both bourbon and sherry casks, creating a rich, layered profile. Bottled at cask strength, this expression combines the signature Dewar's smoothness with extended oak maturation, offering a complex, elegant dram with subtle notes of honey and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, dried apricot, vanilla, toasted oak and light spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, dried fruits, gentle oak, soft toffee and warm spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smooth, with lingering honeyed sweetness, subtle sherry influence and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blended-scotch-whisky\"\u003e#BLENDEDSCOTCH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dewar's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45074785304873,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay10_2026_11_39_16AM.png?v=1778405977"},{"product_id":"compass-box-delilahs-20th-anniversary-scotch-whisky","title":"Compass Box Delilah's 20th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2013, this limited-edition blended Scotch whisky was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the legendary Chicago punk rock whisky bar, Delilah's. Developed as a collaboration between owner Mike Miller and Compass Box whiskymaker John Glaser and crafted from a blend of malt and grain whiskies from Cameronbridge (48%), Teaninich (40%) and Glen Elgin (12%) distilleries. Matured in ex-bourbon barrels and new American oak hogsheads. 6,324 bottles were produced. Non-chillfiltered and naturally coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Browse all Compass Box Whisky\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/compass-box-whisky\"\u003e#COMPASSBOX\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marc Loan Account","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47658058973481,"sku":null,"price":5900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/Compass-Box-Delilahs-20th-Anniversary.jpg?v=1711372591"},{"product_id":"compass-box-metropolis-scotch-whisky","title":"Compass Box Metropolis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA limited-edition blended whisky from boutique blenders, Compass Box. Launched in 2023 as the third release in the \u003cem\u003eExtinct Blends Quartet\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of four whiskies that pay homage to styles of Scotch from the past. Metropolis is a nod to the industrial past of blended Scotch and \u003cspan\u003eis said to have been inspired from a recently lost blended Scotch whisky with a 'long history', and by the mixing of cultures that happens in cities\u003c\/span\u003e. Produced from a blend of 25.8% blended malt Scotch whisky aged in a refill sherry butt, 25.1% Aberlour single malt aged in a re-charred American oak barrel, 20.5% blended grain parcel aged in refill bourbon barrels, 16.6% Miltonduff single malt aged in first-fill bourbon barrels, 7.1% Bowmore single malt aged in a refill bourbon barrel, and 4.9% blended Scotch parcel aged primarily in first-fill bourbon barrels. 5,910 bottles were produced. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 49%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla arrives first on the nose, followed by a medley of different honeys. Fudge, apricot and pineapple lead to fresh fig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich and very complex palate with sultana, apricot again and hints of smoky woodiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long and sweet finish, with a pleasing weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"hashtags\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/compass-box-whisky\" title=\"Browse all Compass Box Whisky\"\u003eCOMPASS BOX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truman \u0026 Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48447631393065,"sku":null,"price":7250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/Compass-Box-Metropolis.jpg?v=1715062587"},{"product_id":"compass-box-celestial-scotch-whisky","title":"Compass Box Celestial","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA limited-edition blended whisky from boutique blenders, Compass Box. Launched in 2024 as the fourth and final release in the \u003cem\u003eExtinct Blends Quartet\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of four whiskies that pay homage to styles of Scotch from the past. Celestial was inspired by an undisclosed blended Scotch produced in the 1950s and 1960s created by one of the original Whisky Barons (early Scotch pioneers like Tommy Dewar and James Buchanan). Produced from a complex blend of: Ardbeg, Old Pulteney, Glen Elgin and Caol Ila malts; Port Dundas and Cameronbridge grains; various parcels of blended whiskies and blended malts; using an assortment of casks including recharred American oak barrels, first-fill barrels, refill sherry and French oak. 5,532 bottles were produced. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 50%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOFFICIAL TASTING NOTES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeavyweight peat smoke, starting with beach bonfire and building to coastal smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gingery richness, vanilla and grilled apples behind, with a dry and oak-forward palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meaty smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Browse all Compass Box Whisky\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/compass-box-whisky\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/compass-box-whisky\"\u003e#COMPASSBOX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truman \u0026 Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49399775494441,"sku":null,"price":6950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/Compass-Box-Celestial.jpg?v=1729754518"},{"product_id":"compass-box-nectarosity-scotch-whisky","title":"Compass Box Nectarosity","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2024, Nectarosity is one of two new additions to the Compass Box core range, alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/products\/compass-box-crimson-casks-scotch-whisky\" title=\"Compass Box Crimson Casks\"\u003eCrimson Casks\u003c\/a\u003e, replacing the Spice Tree and The Spaniard. Inspired by high-end French bakeries, Nectarosity is primarily composed of Highland malts and Lowland grain whiskies. The grain components include Girvan and Cameronbridge, while the malt components feature Clynelish, Balmenach, and Linkwood. Matured in a combination of casks that include first-fill bourbon barrels, first-fill Palo Cortado sherry-seasoned butts and refill sherry puncheons, whisky maker James Saxon used custom toasted and charred virgin oak casks from Missouri twice in the ageing process, first to house new make grain spirit for a year, and then for new make malt spirit for six to eight years. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 46%. (Bottle size 750ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOFFICIAL TASTING NOTES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zesty with honey, poached pears, nectarine and lychee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy apricot and pineapple excite the palate. Toffee, vanilla and butterscotch sauce follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lasting flavour of cinnamon bun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Browse all Compass Box Whisky\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/compass-box-whisky\"\u003e#COMPASSBOX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truman \u0026 Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49706719281449,"sku":null,"price":1090.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/Compass-Box-Nectarosity.jpg?v=1737988622"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/blended-scotch-whisky\/limited-edition.oembed","provider":"WhiskyBrother","version":"1.0","type":"link"}