The Compass Box Whisky Company, renowned for its innovative and boundary-pushing methods, has unveiled the second blend in its Extinct Blends Quartet series, Delos. This extraordinary blended Scotch whisky takes inspiration from Compass Box's own lost blend, Asyla, and captures "vanished flavors" in a modern context. The Delos blend is an exquisite combination of malt and grain whisky, matured exclusively in American oak casks, and features alluring aromas of sweet pears, orange oil, pineapple, and vanilla cream.
The malt whiskies in Delos hail from the Glen Elgin, Imperial, and Miltonduff distilleries, all aged in American oak barrels, which impart enticing exotic fruit and vanilla notes. The lush and fragrant grain whisky from the Cameronbridge distillery preserves the delicate mouthfeel that was Asyla's hallmark. Bottled at 49% ABV, Delos is delivered without chill-filtration and without added color to maintain its pure and natural integrity.
John Glaser, the visionary founder of Compass Box, established the company in 2000 with a mission to make Scotch whisky more accessible and exciting to a broader audience. Delos is part of the Extinct Blends Quartet series, which features blends inspired by whiskies of the past. The name Delos is inspired by the ancient Greek island known for its mosaics and ancient temples, embodying the ideal of a classical sanctuary. This name is fitting for a whisky that reimagines Asyla using antique, rarefied components, paying homage to Compass Box's storied history.
In summary, Delos is a blended Scotch whisky that honors Compass Box's lost blend, Asyla. It features a harmonious combination of malt and grain whisky, matured exclusively in American oak casks. With captivating aromas of sweet pears, orange oil, pineapple, and vanilla cream, and a delicate mouthfeel, Delos is a fitting tribute to the whiskies of the past.
John Glaser founded Compass Box in 2000 with a mission to make Scotch whisky more accessible and exciting to a wider audience.
The name Delos is inspired by the ancient Greek island of Delos, known for its mosaics and ancient temples, embodying the ideal of a beautiful, classical sanctuary.
There were 5,520 bottles of Delos produced.
Delos is distinguished by its blend of malt and grain whiskies from Glen Elgin, Imperial, Miltonduff, and Cameronbridge distilleries, matured exclusively in American oak casks, and its tribute to the lost blend, Asyla.
Overall: Delos The Extinct Blends Quartet Bourbon and Re-Charred American Oak Barrels offers a complex and nuanced flavor profile, characterized by fruity, floral, and spicy notes. It is both luxurious and balanced, making it an exceptional choice for whisky connoisseurs.
Delos The Extinct Blends Quartet is a masterful and evocative creation from Compass Box. This blend beautifully marries classic and contemporary elements, resulting in a whisky that is both nostalgic and innovative. Its rich and intricate flavor profile, along with its homage to the lost blend Asyla, makes Delos a standout addition to any whisky collection.
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