Compass Box Extinct Blends Quartet Celestial

Smoky, meaty, and cosmically rich, Celestial is a stellar dram that takes the Compass Box Extinct Blends Quartet series out with a bang. The peatiest of the series, it opens with a beach bonfire intensity that morphs into deep coastal smokehouse flavours, underpinned by grilled apples, candied ginger, and dry oak. There’s a meaty savouriness and a flash of cooked tropical fruit, while waves of vanilla and citrusy lift—think lemon posset and lime leaves—bring balance to the blend’s smoky core. Big, bold, yet beautifully integrated.

Distillery Compass Box · Scotland · 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Master distiller James Saxon

Method Magic The final release in Compass Box’s Extinct Blends Quartet, Celestial draws inspiration from a lost blend of the 1960s, remembered for its luxurious flavour and equine-themed branding. Bottled in November 2023, it leans heavily into Islay single malts, with Ardbeg and Caol Ila forming the smoky backbone. Maritime notes of seaweed and juniper dance alongside mellow sweetness and herbal freshness. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 50% ABV, this is a whisky made for wide skies and wide-open conversations. Only 5,532 bottles released. 🥃

Whisky Wisdom No Age Statement

Type Blended Whiskey 🌾

Great with Charcuterie · Roasted Nuts · Dark Chocolate

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