This morning we got some very exciting news about Angela D’Orazio moving into a Creative Director role in Compass Box. This is a bold, exciting and a very natural move in a way as both the Master Blender and the brand are experimental at nature, loving to explore and push boundaries.
Angela started her formal whiskey career as Sweden’s Brand Ambassador to Glenmorangie. She quickly moved up and found herself helping shape Swedish whisky brand Mackmyra, a new world whisky that gained reputation for its discovery and innovation with different casks and finishes. One famous finish is in Casks that went through “Tea seasoning” to create some “tea liquor finish”. Angela’s wild palette, mind and heart have led her through many roles in the distillery including Master Blender and Tasting Supervisor, equipping her with 360 view and understanding of the whiskey making process.
Compass Box went through some changes in 2024 when Founder John Glaser stepped down from his leadership role. Compass Box is famous for bringing back the spotlight on scotch blends in times where single malts rule, bringing in unique award-winning expressions such as Flaming Heart, Hedonism, Spice Tree, Peat Monster and many more.
The two rule-bending and curious players, D’Orazio and Compass Box, and then a perfect match for experimental ground – I can’t wait to see what this marriage brings!
I have interviewed Angela in honor of Women in Whiskey History Month and learned some more about her journey [enter link to interview]