Compass Box Delos Scotch Whisky
Compass Box Delos Scotch Whisky is a limited-edition blended Scotch bottled at 49% ABV (98 proof) in a 700mL bottle — the second release in Compass Box's Extinct Blends Quartet, a series reappraising discontinued blends of the past. Delos reimagines Asyla, the ethereally delicate blend that anchored Compass Box's core range from 2001 until its retirement in 2018, building it back from older, rarer stocks: Imperial, Glen Elgin and Miltonduff single malts with Cameronbridge single grain, all matured exclusively in American oak. Non-chill-filtered and natural color, it is limited to just 5,520 bottles worldwide. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 49% (98 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Style: blended Scotch whisky, limited edition (5,520 bottles)
- Recipe: Imperial 33.4%, Glen Elgin 28.5%, Miltonduff 21.2% malts + 16.9% Cameronbridge grain — all American oak
- Process: non-chill-filtered, natural color
- Origin: Scotland, Compass Box (Extinct Blends Quartet #2)
Asyla, Reimagined From Older Stocks
Lead whiskymaker James Saxon describes Delos as richer and rounder than the Asyla it honors, with older stocks amplifying the character into something more resonant. The interplay of grain and malt is the point: the Speyside malts bring ripe pear, pineapple, orange and vanilla, while the aged grain builds toward guava, heather honey and chai spice. Named for the Greek island said to be Apollo's birthplace, the label reimagines Asyla's lute player in mosaic form. Explore more Scotch whisky, world whisky and the Compass Box collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: bright gold, natural color, un-chill-filtered. Nose: ripe pear, pineapple, orange oil and vanilla cream in soft, succulent waves. Palate: a medley of fruit tarts and white chocolate, smooth and meditative. Finish: long and luscious — guava, heather honey and warming chai spices.
How to Enjoy
Pour neat in a tulip glass and give it time — an older-stock blend like this keeps unfolding. A few drops of water will lift the fruit without dulling the grain's delicacy; save it for slow evenings rather than cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Box Delos? A limited-edition blended Scotch whisky and the second release in the Extinct Blends Quartet, reimagining the discontinued Asyla blend with older malt and grain stocks.
How strong is Delos? 49% ABV (98 proof) — vibrant enough for depth, approachable enough to sip neat.
Is Delos chill-filtered? No — it is non-chill-filtered with no added coloring, preserving its natural character.
Limited to 5,520 bottles worldwide — order Compass Box Delos online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.