Architectonics

Inspired by La Grande Halle de la Villette, the host of Whisky Live Paris since 2019, Compass Box Architectonics was blended from a rich and creamy single malt matured in sherry casks, a peated Islay whisky, a blended malt and various sweeter and fruitier whiskies matured in bourbon casks.

Featured in the blend are Laphroaig’s single malt and a single malt from the unnamed Speyside distillery, which are said to bring aromatic intensity, with notes of herbs and seaweed from the peated Islay malt and toasted walnut aromas from the Speyside malt. Additionally, malt whiskies from the Clynelish and Benrinnes distilleries are said to bring bright aromas to this blend, characterised by vanilla, baked apples, and waxy honey notes.

Translucent peat fills the entire aroma palette, also marked by salty notes and wildflower. This ensemble is then refreshed with fragrances of citrus and malt. Clove gradually brings heat into the mix. Seeped in an oily peat, the finish is first characterised by sublime notes of lit Havana cigar. Now exotic (pineapple, kiwi), the flavour palette is also coated in beeswax.