Compass Box 'Vellichor' Scotch Whisky

Compass Box Vellichor is a blended malt Scotch whisky inspired by the marvellous word ‘Vellichor’ — the strange wistfulness of a second-hand bookshop — assembled by John Glaser from sherry-matured stocks and bold, mature malt whiskies from Macallan, Highland Park, and Caol Ila, with an aroma highly evocative of aged books and Sherry casks, and a character that evolves and intensifies with each sip.

Compass Box Whisky Co. was founded by John Glaser in London in 2000. Vellichor is a poetic expression from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows — that strange wistfulness of wandering through a second-hand bookshop, surrounded by stories you will never read. In creating Vellichor, Glaser sought to recreate this fragrance using Scotch whisky: exceptional casks from the north of Scotland where whiskies had been blended and matured in ex-Sherry butts, combined with bold mature malt contributions from some of Scotland’s most celebrated distilleries. Each sip evolves and intensifies like reading a captivating novel. Browse the full Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich, evocative scents reminiscent of aged books and Sherry casks from the Sherry butt-matured northern Scotland stocks combined with mature malt contributions
• Palate: Complex and evolving with layers of bold malt flavours and Sherry influences from the Macallan, Highland Park, and Caol Ila components
• Finish: Long-lasting and satisfying in the characteristic Compass Box Vellichor style

Specs

• Producer: Compass Box Whisky Co., London (John Glaser)
• Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• Key Components: Macallan, Highland Park, Caol Ila — sherry-matured stocks
• Inspiration: ‘Vellichor’ — the strange wistfulness of a second-hand bookshop
• ABV: 46%
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vellichor?

Vellichor is a word from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, coined by John Koenig to describe the strange wistfulness of wandering through a second-hand bookshop, surrounded by centuries of other people’s lives and stories. Compass Box’s whisky is an attempt to recreate this evocative feeling through the medium of aged Sherry cask-matured Scotch. Limited allocation. Order online.