Branching out

Published: 18 January, 2007

Compass Box Whiskies has unveiled its latest product, The Spice Tree.
A vatted malt, bottled at 46% ABV, The Spice Tree has a secondary maturation in French Sessile oak - oak
that company founder John Glaser describes as the highest-quality casks in the world'. He adds: The trees for the casks are 195 years old, and this slow growth allows for more of the "good" chemical compounds that are introduced with the whisky. It also imparts a rich, deep spice character.'
The Spice Tree, which is a blend of four Highland malts, retails at 26.99 and will be available at Harrods, Selfridges, Waitrose and many independent retailers in the UK.

Compass Box Whiskies has unveiled its latest product, The Spice Tree.

A vatted malt, bottled at 46% ABV, The Spice Tree has a secondary maturation in French Sessile oak ? oak

that company founder John Glaser describes as ?the highest-quality casks in the world?. He adds: ?The trees for the casks are 195 years old, and this slow growth allows for more of the ?good? chemical compounds that are introduced with the whisky. It also imparts a rich, deep spice character.?

The Spice Tree, which is a blend of four Highland malts, retails at £26.99 and will be available at Harrods, Selfridges, Waitrose and many independent retailers in the UK.

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