Compass Box Ethereal

Back in the year 2000, when Compass Box was founded, their first release was called "Eleuthera", which means "free" in ancient greek. This mythical expression was eventually discontinued and it was lost forever. But the universe has conspired in favor of Compass Box, and that is why they made a special tribute for La Maison Du Whisky on its 65th Anniversary. This special expression was called "Ethereal" which is the definition of perfect beauty, so precious that it is considered out of this world, and it is one of the most used terms to describe the universe. Not only that, Ethereal is actually an anagram for "Eleuthera", since this one is really a tribute to their first blend, the one that now lives only in the vast universe. Bottled at 49%abv, this is a blend of Old Pulteney, Ardbeg, Caol Ila and Miltonduff. On the nose, it starts with a cigar box note; roasted coffee and burnt grass. Povidyn, smoke and gooseberries. On the palate, it is like a marshmallow that fell in a pond. Ashtray. After a first sip, some creaminess appeared. Meringue. Nice thick sweetness. Aftertaste is very enjoyable. Paper, ashtray, liquorice and ginger. Very elegant. Overall, i feel that this blend is one fine, elegant whisky, that has been made for a whisky specialist like LMDW, with a great level of detail. This is not an accident, this was actually well crafted to taste exactly as it does. A nice effort from Compass Box, my score for it is 89 over 100.