- 70cL
The latest and last in the Extinct Blends Quartet, Celestial, soars through the sky amidst swirling clouds and shimmering stars. It draws inspiration from a whisky from the 1960s with a rich, indulgent flavor profile and a equine-inspired theme. Celestial is the most heavily peated and extensive offering in the Extinct Blends Quartet, delivering a profound depth of flavor and maturity that has become the series' signature.
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Founded in 2000 in London by John Glaser, Compass Box redefines Scotch whisky through its “whiskymaker” philosophy: handcrafted blends, bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, natural colour . Its Core Collection includes iconic expressions like The Peat Monster (subtly peaty), Spice Tree (spicy, oak-forward) and Hedonism (decadent grain blend) .
The brand is committed to transparency—component labels, the “Scotch Whisky Transparency” campaign—and fearless innovation (double maturation, toasted casks). The result: award-winning, contemporary whiskies that blend tradition with creativity.
A Revelation of Cask and Character 19-year-old whisky pays tribute to the hard work of the distillery's coopers, including Ian McDonald, who has been with the distillery for over 50 years. This whisky has been aged entirely in Oloroso Sherry casks, the result of a collaboration between Scottish coopers and Spanish bodegas. The Balvenie's Malt Master, Kelsey McKennie,...
Waterford Cuvée Koffi is an exceptional Irish single malt crafted from meticulously sourced local barley. Aged in a mix of American, French, and sweet wine oak casks, it reveals a rich, complex profile: ripe fruits, gentle spices, vanilla, and toasted grains. Made using Waterford’s unique “Cuvée” method, this whisky showcases the brand’s terroir-driven...
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old is a single malt scotch whiskey that has aged 15 years in American white oak barrels, then 30% is transferred to Spanish Oloroso barrels for another 3 years. The remaining 70% continue to age in American white oak barrels for up to 18 years and finally be blended together again.