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Compass Box Extinct Blends Quartet: Celestial, 50%

Price: 375 Issue: Summer 2024 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Single Malt Scotch

Distinctive Islay peat smoke aromas that lean toward earthy and salty coastal notes rather than smoky ash, complemented by pine, lime zest, dried rosemary, and sun-baked seaweed on rock pools. A fast blast of peppery spice and licorice supplants flavors of honey and caramel before a thick mouthfeel of ginger bread, tangy citrus, ginger root, lime marmalade, and gentle peat smoke, with lemon curd and menthol on a mouth-coating finish. (Global release of 5,532 bottles)