Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet vs Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Compass Box
£250
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£275
| Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet | Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Balvenie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £275 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Quick verdict
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet is better value at £250 vs £275.
For beginners: Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pros
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £275)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£275 vs £249.95)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of