Product description
Artist #7 Blend is a creation of Compass Box Whisky Company and La Maison du Whisky honoring the 70th anniversary of Italian wine and spirits distributor Velier, founded by the Chaix family in 1947.
In May 2017, LMDW merged with Velier to form LM&V (La Maison & Velier). The components of Artist #7 blend are: 20-year-old Invergordon grain whisky aged in re-charred casks (14%); 10-year-old Talisker aged in refill hogshead casks (60%); 20-year-old Glentauchers aged in first-fill bourbon casks (20%); and 10-year-old Highland blended malt, typically a blend of Clynelish, Teaninich and Dailuaine (6%). The release was 1,920 bottles long.
Nose: sweet peat, honey, vanilla, green apples, peaches, lemongrass, black pepper, sea salt, notes of smoked bacon and sandalwood.
Palate: peat smoke, apples, pears, lemon peel, honey, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, grilled asparagus and a hint of tobacco.
Finish : quite long, fruity and smoky, with notes of citrus, vanilla, pepper, ginger, a bit of sea salt and oak.