Compass Box - No Name No.3 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Limited Edition

Bottled at 48.9% ABV
Non chill-filtered
Natural colour
Lead whiskymaker: James Saxon

No Name, No. 3 marks a further point on the spectrum of peat. It is older, wilder and weirder than the previous No Names. Seaweedy and barbecue-scented single malt from the Laphroaig Distillery takes top billing, with malt whisky from the Bowmore Distillery lending compelling hints of mango and pineapple at the very limits of ripeness. Seashells and sage; pineapple and allspice; smoke that moves in oily waves. This is the perfect whisky for introducing a little drama to proceedings - and a fitting conclusion to their peaty trilogy.

Since 2017, they have used the same recipe structure to explore different smoky blends. Whether it was the crème-brûlée-on-freshly-laid-tarmac effect of the inaugural release or the bonfire-in-a-cherry-orchard style of No Name, No. 2, fans of the series have been treated to radically different expressions of smoke. This final expression is by far the best, and blew Chris and I away with an explosion of BBQ smoke and fruity undertones creating a unique blend and rememorable experience. Limited Edition so only a few bottles available. - Tom Anderer GM & Spirits Director

“The third installment in Compass Box’s gothic exploration of smoke, or the whiskies that shall not be named, builds upon their bewitching sequence of distillery duets. Pairing Ardbeg with Caol Ila, then Caol Ila with Talisker, blender James Saxon invited Laphroaig and Bowmore to dance for No. 3, underpinned by the familiar Compass Box foundation malts. There’s a charming balance of sweetness and peat, as the hardy coastal smokiness of Laphroaig is quelled by the ripe tropical fruitiness of Bowmore. The mouthfeel is satisfyingly creamy, with orange fondant, chocolate, honey, and apricot flavors tightly bound together by tendrils of smoke.” - Jonny McCormick