COMPASS BOX

The Scotch whisky maker has appointed JAMES SAXON as its new whisky-making director. Saxon first joined Compass Box in 2019 as whisky maker. He will take over the position from JOHN GLASER, founder of Compass Box, who departed the company in April but will remain a stakeholder. Saxon has created a number of expressions since joining the company including Flaming Heart 2022, No Name, No. 3, Vellichor, and the Extinct Blends Quartet.