Compass Box Delilah’s XXV
Blended Scotch Whisky
46% ABV
$105-$115
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What the Blender Says
Happy 25th Anniversary, Delilah’s!
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the legendary Chicago punk rock whisky bar, Delilah’s, we have once again created a limited edition Scotch whisky in collaboration with owner and whisky enthusiast, Mike Miller.
The recipe for our second Compass Box homage to Delilah’s was built around a small parcel of the original Compass Box Delilah’s blend released in 2013 – a luscious, American oak-aged whisky that we aged in cask for a further five years. With this as a base, Mike suggested adding malt whisky aged in Spanish Sherry casks, also made of American oak.
The result is a delicious Scotch whisky with notes of vanilla and spice, and rich Sherry character. It’s another incarnation of the shared vision Mike and I have for whiskies that everyone can appreciate and enjoy!
AVAILABILITY: Limited Edition release of 8,520 bottles worldwide. Bottled April 2018
FLAVOUR DESCRIPTORS: An effusive aroma of dried fruits, baking spices and light Sherry wine character. On the palate it’s soft and rich, with a complex sweetness in the form of vanilla and spice, and a finish of fresh green fruits and cream.
What Gary Says
Nose: Fruity with pears, figs, tangerines, hints of darker fruits, cereal notes, biscuits with honey, musty oak, a whiff of spent matches, nutty, baking spices and heather.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel to start, fruit salad that slowly sharpens a tad with a spicy, oaky bite before settling in with vanilla, malty cereal notes, honey and cinnamon.
Finish: Moderately long, damp with honey and oak.
Comments: Just a delicious blend, which Compass Box is known for. Chockfull of fruit notes, but not overly sweet – balanced nicely with oak, spice and a bit of smoke. And as always, appreciate that they bottle without chill-filtration or additional colorant.