Compass Box is an independent whisky producer that sources, blends, bottles, and markets scotch whisky. Under the helm of American John Glaser (1964–), a former Johnnie Walker marketing executive, Compass Box does not actually distill its own spirit; rather, it sources a variety of malt whisky from malt distilleries such as Ardmore, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dailuaine, Glen Elgin, Laphroaig, and Teaninich, as well as various grain whiskies. Glazer blends these at his London headquarters in different combinations to produce an idiosyncratic and dynamic range of whiskies.
See also whisky, grain; and whisky, scotch.
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By: Heather Greene