Compass Box Orchard House 46% 700mL — Bright, Fruit-Driven Scotch
🥃 Some Scotch leans into smoke or sherry. Orchard House goes the other way — bright, lifted and full of crisp fruit from the very first pour.
Made by Compass Box in Scotland, Orchard House is a blended malt Scotch whisky built to showcase a fruit-forward, spirit-driven style. Compass Box describes it as bringing bright, crisp fruit notes with a light oak influence, bottled at 46% ABV, natural colour and non-chill filtered for a more expressive, texture-led profile.
This is an easy whisky to like without feeling simple. The profile is clean and lively, led by orchard fruit and citrus up front, then rounded out by gentle malt, honeyed sweetness and soft vanilla beneath. It feels fresh rather than heavy, making it a strong pick for drinkers who want Scotch with energy, clarity and approachability.
At 46% ABV, it has enough weight to stay interesting neat, but it remains accessible and easy to recommend — especially for drinkers who enjoy fruit-led whiskies over smokier or more oak-driven styles.
Tasting Notes
| Nose | Fresh apple and pear lead, followed by hints of pineapple, lemon and lime zest, with a gentle lift of Earl Grey tea. |
| Palate | Bright and malty with gingery spice, layered with honey, wild strawberry and soft vanilla shortbread sweetness. |
| Finish | Clean, rounded and gently sweet, with fruit, malt and light spice lingering neatly. |
Product Details
| 🌏 | Origin | Scotland |
| 🏭 | Producer | Compass Box |
| 📍 | Region | Scotland |
| 🥃 | Style | Blended Malt Scotch Whisky |
| 📦 | Volume | 700mL |
| 🔢 | ABV | 46% |
| 🌡️ | Best Served | Neat or on the rocks |
Why We Like It
• A fruit-forward Scotch that feels bright and modern without losing whisky character
• Apple, pear, citrus and honey make it immediately approachable
• Bottled at 46% ABV for more texture and presence
• Natural colour and non-chill filtered
• Great entry point into Compass Box for drinkers moving beyond standard blends
• Easy gifting bottle for Scotch drinkers who prefer elegance over peat
Food Pairing
• Washed-rind or creamy soft cheeses
• Apple tart or pear galette
• Butter shortbread
• Salted mixed nuts for contrast
Bright, easy and properly satisfying — this is fruit-led Scotch done right.
