Oscar Wilde wrote that “we live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities”. That was back in the late nineteenth century, an era that inspired Compass Box whisky, which references the Aesthetic Movement giving rise to the Decadent Movement, where more was always more and art was made for its own sake, as the reason it created this luxurious whisky. Which is simply because it could.
Launched in November 2023, this blended Scotch whisky is a composition of the following: 24.1% Glen Moray single malt aged in first-fill oloroso butts; 19.7% Port Dundas single grain matured in refill sherry butts; 17% Balmenach single malt aged in Sauternes casks; 14% Linwood single malt aged in first-fill Palo Cortado butts; 13.6% Balmenach single malt aged in Madeira casks; 11.2% Balmenach single malt matured in Marsala casks; and 2.4% of a blended Scotch whisky parcel, primarily aged in re-charred American oak barrels.
Just 9,496 bottles were filled at 49% ABV, natural colour, and with a light 10-micron filter, not chill-filtered.
Nose:Rich and aromatic on the nose with red apples, waxed wood, and wine notes. Creamy, with a liquorice aroma. Banana, toffee, and custard blended with Sauternes.
Palate:On the palate, notes of dried fruit – golden raisin, apricot, apple, and plenty of vanilla.
Finish:Lingering flavours of dark chocolate and fragrant oak.
Bottle Size: 700ml
Alc: 49%
Delivery within South Africa:
All orders are delivered from our central warehouse located in Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Local orders are usually delivered in 0-2 working days. Orders outside of Cape Town but within SA are generally delivered within 2-5 working days. If you require expedited delivery, we now offer an Express delivery service, which typically takes 1-3 working days, depending on your area.
While we strive for timely deliveries, there are occasional instances where delays may occur. These are rare but can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.
Delivery Rates:
At checkout, you will be presented with delivery options and corresponding rates. These rates are provided directly by our courier partners and are displayed as is. On rare occasions, a courier may generate an incorrect delivery rate due to issues with the address recognition. In such cases, we will arrange for an alternative courier to deliver your order at a similar rate to the original cost.
We believe in offering transparency in our delivery fees and, as such, do not include any delivery costs in our product pricing. We do not profit from delivery fees.
Third-Party Couriers:
For the majority of our orders, we rely on third-party courier services for delivery. Regular notifications will be sent and on the day of delivery the couriers will notify you via sms, call or email . If the courier is unable to reach you, we will get in touch with you to arrange an alternative solution.
Please note, you will be required to sign upon delivery, and the drivers may request a form of identification.
If there is something wrong with your product, we will gladly issue a full refund of 100% of your purchase amount. To process this, please reach out to us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za as soon as possible, and we will guide you through the refund process.
Order Cancellations: If you need to cancel your order, simply email us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za, and we’ll assist you with the cancellation process. Please note, cancellations will incur a small fee of 10%, which covers the transaction fees we incur for processing each order. If your order has already been shipped, please be aware that the shipping fee is non-refundable.
Consignment Orders:
We do not offer consignment stock or consignment deals.
Returns:
If you find that there is an issue with your product, you are eligible to return it to us. Here’s how you can initiate the return:
Exceptions to Returns:
Sale or Special Offer Items: Only regular-priced items are eligible for a refund. Unfortunately, items purchased on sale or as part of a special offer cannot be refunded.
