Compass Box

Compass Box Circus, Sherry Cask, Cask #4 Cask, Compass Box, 49%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 16
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Compass Box The Circus is a limited edition blended Scotch whisky released in 2016, with 2,490 bottles produced. It is composed of old parcels of blended Scotch and blended grain whisky, along with a smaller proportion of single malt from Glen Ord and Benrinnes, all predominantly aged in sherry seasoned butts. The whisky is bottled at 49% ABV, is non-chill filtered, and has natural color. It is described as a rich and fruity blend with notes of white chocolate, pear drops, and dried fruit, balanced by black tea tannins and an oaky garnish.

Change-55.9%
LatestSGD 314
HighSGD 714
LowSGD 238
SGD 771SGD 574SGD 378SGD 181Price (SGD)Observed dateOct 12Jan 5Mar 8Oct 12 - SGD 714 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 532 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 612 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 478 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 238 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 517 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 314 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Mar 8, 2026SGD 314.33
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 517.32
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 11, 2026SGD 238.30

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Best of WinesVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 860.38
Region
Scotland
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2016
ABV
49%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Compass Box
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Compass Box
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
4 Casks
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
John Glaser
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
2490
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Limited Edition
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Zesty orange, vanilla, white chocolate fudge, hazelnuts, nutmeg, black pepper, dried fruits, orange cake, tobacco, marzipan, heather, stewed apricot, honey, green apples, ripened pear, tropical fruits, tangy citrus, florals.
Palate
Pear drops, dried apple, almond paste, white chocolate, black pepper, red berries, fruit compote, malty notes, mocha, toffee, nougat, fruit cake, Cognac, apple pie, vanilla creme glaze, tropical notes, spice, sweet brown sugar, dark fruits, citrus peel, dark chocolate, treacle, caramel, fudge, sweet lime, kiwi, blueberry, sweet pastry, cinnamon, toasted cereals, toasted hazelnuts.
Finish
Vanilla, dry black tea tannins, lingering oaky finish, fruit cake, tobacco, hints of Cognac, sweet vanilla, lingering juiciness, charred oak, cocoa powder, soft campfire embers, juniper berries, oak, white grapes, chocolate to choc orange, pear drops, blueberries, cheesecake base, cinnamon sweetness and burn, bitterness and dryness.
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