Compass Box Vellichor is an exceptionally rare and intellectually ambitious blended Scotch whisky, created as a tribute to the lost distilleries and forgotten flavors of Scotch whisky history. “Vellichor” refers to the strange wistfulness felt among old books—an apt name for a whisky built using some of the oldest and rarest liquid Compass Box has ever released, including components from closed distilleries and long-aged stocks.

Released in extremely limited quantities, Vellichor is both a sensory experience and a conceptual collectible. The label itself incorporates fragments of historic book pages, reinforcing the theme of preservation, memory, and reverence for the past. This is a bottle designed for the most serious collectors and whisky historians.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Antique oak, old leather-bound books, dried apricot, pipe tobacco
Palate: Deep honey, polished oak, dark chocolate, subtle smoke, aged malt richness
Finish: Exceptionally long, dry, and contemplative with lingering oak, spice, and faded sweetness

FAQ

Q: What makes Vellichor so rare?
A: It contains extremely old whisky components, including stocks from closed distilleries, released in very small quantities.

Q: Is this a blended whisky or single malt?
A: This is a blended Scotch whisky, curated for depth, age, and historical character rather than category purity.

Q: Is Vellichor chill-filtered or colored?
A: No. Compass Box bottles Vellichor without chill filtration and without added coloring.

Q: Is this intended for drinking or collecting?
A: Both, though most buyers consider Vellichor a centerpiece collector bottle due to its rarity and concept.