Blended Scotch The Extinct Blends Quartet Ultramarine
⏳ Drinking Window
Spirits do not mature further in the bottle; this whisky is ready to enjoy upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Extinct Blends Quartet 'Ultramarine' is a masterful liquid homage to the rich, antique flavor profiles of late-20th-century deluxe blended Scotch whiskies. Created by the innovative blending house Compass Box, this expression is inspired by the iconic, heavy-girth, sherry-and-peat-inflected blends of yesteryear. It weaves together mature single malt whiskies—including ethereal, smoky Caol Ila—with exceptionally aged single grain whiskies from Cameronbridge and Girvan, matured in a combination of sherry butts and re-charred American oak casks. The result is a nostalgic, multi-layered tapestry of old-school peat, dried dark fruits, and rich, waxy toffee, capturing a bygone era of Scotch whisky production that is rarely encountered today.
🍾 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)
51.8%