Compass Box is unique in the world of whisky. Founded in 2000, it is a small independent company specializing in the blending of whiskies bought from large producers. Compass Box has made this its speciality, becoming a master in its fields of blended malts, blended grains and blended whisky, with each category represented in its portfolio. It is also a company with a deep-rooted philosophy, elevating blending to a worthy, noble task, distancing itself from its industrial image and reasserting the value of its craft as a ‘whiskymaker'.

Compass Box Circus is a blend of blended Scotch and blended grains married when young and matured in sherry casks. Little is known about the different blends featured, except that they are of a venerable age. A little Benrinnes is also included. Bottled in 2016, this is a limited edition of 2,490 bottles.