Rating 92
Style
Whiskey
Classification Blend
Produced In Scotland
ABV 46%
Availability Year Round
Price $53.00 
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Review Updated 2026-09-09

Compass Box Orchard House Review

Quite frankly, we get very few blended Scotch submissions these days, but despite the lack of competition, Orchard House shone brightly this year. This blend of single malt whiskies from Caol Ila, Clynelish, and several undisclosed distilleries was designed to be fruit forward as the name suggests and, indeed, it is apple-y on the palate, to the point of being almost brandy-like. A tad one-note, but never not delicate and delicious, this is a shining example of mastering a flavor profile through skillful blending.

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Compass Box Orchard House
Quite frankly, we get very few blended Scotch submissions these days, but despite the lack of competition, Orchard House shone brightly this year. This blend of single malt whiskies from Caol Ila, Clynelish, and several undisclosed distilleries was designed to be fruit forward as the name suggests and, indeed, it is apple-y on the palate, to the point of being almost brandy-like. A tad one-note, but never not delicate and delicious, this is a shining example of mastering a flavor profile through skillful blending.

Reviewed On: 08-01-2024
92
POINTS
Compass Box Orchard House
Quite frankly, we get very few blended Scotch submissions these days, but despite the lack of competition, Orchard House shone brightly this year. This blend of single malt whiskies from Caol Ila, Clynelish, and several undisclosed distilleries was designed to be fruit forward as the name suggests and, indeed, it is apple-y on the palate, to the point of being almost brandy-like. A tad one-note, but never not delicate and delicious, this is a shining example of mastering a flavor profile through skillful blending.

Reviewed On: 08-01-2024