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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.
Coming from the “Solist” range, composed solely of single casks bottled at natural strength, this new 2024 batch proves to be just as impressive as the Kavalan Vinho Barrique voted best single malt in the world in 2015. Particularly sunny, it demonstrates enormous liveliness or even nervousness while caressing the palate with its delicately powdery touch and its velvety and...
The Flora & Fauna range was introduced in 1991 and highlights Diageo's most confidential Scotch whiskey distilleries. Teaninich was founded in 1817, it is located next to the famous Glenmorangie & Dalmore distilleries but its production is mainly used for blends.
Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Cask is an award-winning Taiwanese single malt whisky, known for its rich, fruity and intensely vanilla character. It is exclusively matured in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, carefully selected for their quality and aromatic potential.
Made with a slightly higher proportion of Oloroso sherry casks, this exquisite 19 year old whisky embodies the essence of a mature Ardbeg. The latest expression of the highly sought-after and collectible Ardbeg series, lot 5 of this sublime Traigh Bhan is inspired by the beach of Traigh Bhan on the island of Islay (pronounced tri-van).
Fino Sherry Matured 2023 Edition is the second official release of Fino Sherry from Kilchoman distillery. It was matured for a minimum of five years in 20 fino sherry butts previously used by Bodega Jose y Miguel Martin. Maturation in ex-fino sherry casks has given the whisky layers of minerality, oak and maple syrup which pair nicely with the natural citrus sweetness and...