Blended Scotch Delos The Extinct Blends Quartet
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; spirits do not mature further in the bottle and will remain stable for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of the highly acclaimed 'Extinct Blends Quartet' by Compass Box, Delos is a masterful homage to the house's retired 'Asyla' expression. Named after the sun-drenched, mythical Greek island of Delos—the legendary birthplace of Apollo—this blended Scotch whisky seeks to recapture an ethereal, vibrant, and classical style. Compass Box crafted this limited edition by sourcing rare, mature single malts from celebrated distilleries like Glen Elgin, Imperial, and Miltonduff, seamlessly combined with aged grain whisky from Cameronbridge. The result is a beautifully nuanced spirit that channels the ghost of blending past, presenting a rich tapestry of antique oak, soft tropical fruits, and a delicate waxiness that recalls the golden era of Scotch blending.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2000 by American entrepreneur and former wine merchant John Glaser, Compass Box is a pioneering Scotch whisky blending house headquartered in London, England. Operating as an independent boutique whiskymaker rather than a traditional distiller, the company sources exceptional single malt and grain whiskies across Scotland, reimagining the art of blending through creative maturation, custom French oak cask management, and an unwavering commitment to transparency. Compass Box has challenged Scotch whisky conventions with its progressive philosophy and artisan approach, creating a diverse portfolio celebrated for vibrant innovation and complexity. Among their signature and highly acclaimed expressions are Hedonism, a benchmark blended grain whisky, alongside celebrated blended malts such as The Peat Monster and The Spice Tree.
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
49%