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Compass Box Compass Box Juveniles

fresh spicy
3.1
(3)€64Scotland, Blended Malt

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Juveniles began as a friendship project between Compass Box and a lively Paris wine bar. The aim was clear: build a whisky that feels bright, smooth, and full of character. Instead of chasing smoke, the blend leans into clarity and charm. You get a lifted style that stays interesting from first sip to last. Sweet malt, orchard fruit, and soft herbal notes move in gentle layers. There is texture, but nothing feels heavy or overworked. It tastes like careful blending with a human touch. If you enjoy Scotch with personality and poise, this bottle rewards attention.

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Compass Box

Compass Box is an independent Scotch whisky bottler and blender based in London, founded by John Glaser in 2000. The company sources whisky from a variety of distilleries in Scotland, and then blends them to create unique and high-quality whiskies. Compass Box is known for its innovative approach to blending, using both traditional and modern techniques to create new flavour profiles. Their whiskies often feature a combination of malt and grain whiskies, and may be aged in a variety of casks, including sherry, bourbon, and French oak. In addition to their core range of whiskies, Compass Box also releases limited edition bottlings and collaborates with other companies to create special releases. The company has been at the forefront of the movement to increase transparency in the whisky industry. In 2016, they launched a campaign called "Transparency" that provides detailed information about the whiskies used in their blends, including the distilleries they come from and the ages of the whiskies used.

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About the Compass Box Compass Box Juveniles

Compass Box Compass Box Juveniles is a blended malt Scotch whisky from Scotland, created by Compass Box. The team partnered with Paris wine bar Juveniles to build a bright, smooth, deliberately unsmoky style. This limited release arrived in September 2018 and quickly became a cult bottle among blend enthusiasts. Its profile feels vivid and layered, yet never drifts toward peat-heavy weight. The project mirrors Compass Box's philosophy of transparency, provenance, and flavour over rigid Scotch conventions. Compass Box Compass Box Juveniles combines single malts from four distilleries, balanced carefully for lift and texture. That approach explains the wine-like term assemblage, used by the team to describe this recipe. Bottled at 46% ABV, it keeps shape and energy while staying approachable in a thoughtful pour. In the glass, apple and pear notes lead, supported by bright lemon peel freshness. A floral edge and fresh herbal tone keep the mid-palate lively and precise. Oak, tea, and waxy oils then add depth without turning drying or bitter. Gentle white pepper spice carries the finish and encourages another measured sip. It was designed to feel open and expressive, with clarity first and power used only for structure. That balance makes it rewarding neat, where subtle transitions appear gradually across the palate. Across the tasting arc, sweetness, citrus, herbs, and spice stay integrated rather than competing for attention. Many Compass Box fans choose it when they want nuance without overt smoke. Compass Box Compass Box Juveniles suits evening drinking, especially for people exploring elegant blended malts. Natural colour and non-chill filtration preserve texture, giving the whisky a fuller and more complete mouthfeel. For collectors, the 14,894-bottle outturn adds real scarcity to an already characterful, collaborative release.