Scotch Whiskymakers, Compass Box has announced its latest limited edition, Secrets of Smoke.

Available in the UK from 14th November, Secrets of Smoke will showcase the curiously sweet layers tucked away within peated whiskies, with hints of honey, buttery pears, and caramel. With coastal smoky undertones, the flavour palate is spicy with pear, peach, and melon. Then a growing citrusy taste slowly gives way to a long, chocolatey, and peaty finish.

Compass Box’s latest limited edition has set out to decode the layers of flavour, not often associated with peated Scotch whiskies. Whisky lovers everywhere are invited to taste beyond the smoke screen and discover the secret world of sweetness within the smoke.

The science behind Secrets of Smoke lies in the use of Palo Cortado sherry-seasoned casks, second-fill Spanish red wine casks, and first-fill Marsala casks. This process reveals the fruity, creamy, and floral characteristics associated with peated malts.

Keeping in line with the brand's iconic and memorable bottle labels, Secrets of Smoke is adorned with a mysteriously dark background with holographic foils representing the sweet flavours of the blend. Each glimpse at the bottle uncovers another layer of visual enigmas, making each Secrets of Smoke experience full of surprises. 

Lead Whiskymaker James Saxon says of the new whisky,

“Our limited editions allow us to spread our creative wings and concoct one-off expressions with unique recipes. With Secrets of Smoke, we wanted to build on the results of some of our cask experiments and enhance the unexpected sweetness of peated malts. Working with our good friends at Stranger & Stranger, we are able to reveal on the label how flavours of fruit or honey or flowers emerge from behind the smoke screen.”

Secrets of Smoke pairs perfectly with a variety of foods, including fresh Cherries that add a sweet jamminess to the whisky, Colton Basset Stilton for a classic accompaniment to smoky whisky and Saucisson where the meat and smoke interplay wonderfully. 

With only 9,792 bottles available worldwide, Secrets of Smoke challenges the expectations around peated whiskies and has layers to uncover and explore, making it a truly Compass Box affair. 

52% ABV

RRP £130.00

Available from 14th November

About Compass Box:

We are Scotch whiskymakers. The word ‘whiskymaker’ is our word – it does not appear in a dictionary. For over 20 years we have been relentlessly focused on reinventing Scotch whisky, with every new blend designed to help make the world of whisky a more interesting place. We have not done it alone and have collaborated with some of the world’s most visionary bartenders and designers to really push the boundaries of what is possible. We are always experimenting, always looking for sparks of creativity that will deliver something totally compelling, yet completely surprising. This vision motivates us whiskymakers.