Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
Hedonism 2026
A rich, creamy blend of mature grain Scotch whiskies, with components aged up to 30 years.
46% ABV, Natural Colour, Not Chill-Filtered
What is Hedonism 2026?
Hedonism 2026 is a Blended Grain Scotch Whisky. It is the oldest and rarest Hedonism we have released, and a Limited Annual Release. It is made from mature grain whiskies, with components aged up to 30 years. Together, they create a creamy, rich taste, with notes of caffè latte, butterscotch and milk chocolate.
Hedonism was first released in 2000, as the world's first blended grain Scotch whisky. Hedonism 2026 is delicious neat, or slightly chilled in a large wine glass.
Taste
Hedonism 2026 tastes of caffè latte, butterscotch and orange, with nougat, toasted hazelnut and milk chocolate.
The style is silky and creamy, richer and darker than previous editions. The finish is long, with milk chocolate.
Who we are
Compass Box is an independent Scotch whiskymaker, founded in London (UK) in 2000. We are not distillers. We are more than blenders. We are whiskymakers, and every decision we make is for the flavour.
We search Scotland for the finest aged whiskies from over 40 distilleries. We combine them to create flavours no single distillery could make on their own. We have created over 200 Scotch whiskies, including Hedonism 2026.
For us, whiskymaking is a creative art, bringing together different ideas, styles and flavours. We also share the full recipe of every bottle we make, so drinkers know exactly what is in their whisky.
Hedonism 2026: The Perfect Serve
Hedonism 2026 is best served slightly chilled, in a large wine glass. A large glass gives the aromas room to open up.
Hedonism 2026 is made from mature grain whiskies, with components aged up to 30 years. For 2026, sherry casks join the bourbon casks for the first time, adding depth, structure and maturity.
It is a Limited Annual Release, bottled in November 2025 in a limited quantity of 13,218 bottles.
How we make it
Hedonism 2026 was bottled at 46% ABV. We do not add artificial colouring, and do not chill-filter. These are deliberate choices we make, to protect the natural flavour of the whisky.
See the full recipe for Hedonism 2026 below, including all component whiskies, and their different flavour profiles.
Recipe
| Distillery | Cask type | % |
|---|---|---|
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Port Dundas Distillery Refill Sherry Butt
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Refill Sherry Butt | 31.2% |
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Port Dundas Distillery Recharred American Oak Hogshead
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Recharred American Oak Hogshead | 30% |
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Hedonism 2025 Vatting Primarily First-fill Bourbon Barrels
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Primarily First-fill Bourbon Barrels | 14.1% |
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Blended Grain Parcel First-fill Bourbon Barrels (1-year finish)
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First-fill Bourbon Barrels (1-year finish) | 13.1% |
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Cameronbridge Distillery First-fill Bourbon Barrel
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First-fill Bourbon Barrel | 5.4% |
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Strathclyde Distillery Refill Bourbon Barrel
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Refill Bourbon Barrel | 3.1% |
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Hedonism 2024 Vatting Primarily First-fill Bourbon Barrels
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Primarily First-fill Bourbon Barrels | 3.1% |
Our approach to whiskymaking
The whiskymakers
Angela D'Orazio, Michael Stephenson, and Samuel Travers are the whiskymakers behind Hedonism 2026. Each brings different craftsmanship and experience to the process. Together, they create whiskies none of them could create alone.
How the Hedonism 2026 recipe was created
We source component whiskies from over 40 distilleries across Scotland. From these, we chose the grain whiskies that offer the flavour profiles we want in Hedonism 2026.
Hedonism 2026 is made from seven parcels of whisky.
Each part of the blend brings different character:
- Port Dundas Distillery, which brings cherry, cumin and raisins, with creamy brown sugar and oak
- Earlier vattings of Hedonism (2024 and 2025), which add caramel, custard and nutmeg, with chocolate mousse and honey
- A blended grain parcel, which adds fragrant vanilla, toffee and richness
- Cameronbridge Distillery, in small quantities, which adds buttery, creamy and woody notes
- Strathclyde Distillery, in small quantities, which adds delicate oak, fudge and floral notes
Our whiskymakers select, taste, assess, and combine these whiskies until every flavour is in balance. This is what creates Compass Box Hedonism 2026.
Tasting notes
Indulgent and delicate, a sensory experience of sweet layers and waves, like a luxurious afternoon coffee with butterscotch cakes, creams, preserved fruits and berries.
Find out more:
Colour
Amber straw with hints of red gold.
Nose
Caffè latte, butterscotch and orange cream lead, with polished oak, cherry compote and raisins from the sherry component. Softer layers of vanilla cream, nougat and a floral side sit underneath, with a hint of coconut.
Texture
Silky and velvety, with a luxurious sweetness. Indulgent, with the richness of older grain whiskies.
Palate
Nougat, toasted hazelnut and fine wood sugars, with vanilla, white chocolate, heather honey and well-integrated oak spice.
Recognition
Compass Box is the most awarded independent Scotch whisky brand in the world.
Hedonism 2026 has been recognised internationally, including:
- Whisky Advocate
- International Wine and Spirits Competition
- San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- International Wine Challenge
How Hedonism 2026 compares
If you enjoy single malts, Hedonism 2026 shows what Scotch grain whisky can offer: creamy, sweet flavours from bourbon, sherry and recharred American oak casks. If you enjoy Scotch blends, Hedonism 2026 is made entirely from grain whisky, and offers full transparency about what is inside.
Serves beyond the highball
Neat
In any glass, at room temperature. This is how to experience the full flavour of the whisky.
On the rocks
In a rocks glass with one large ice cube. The ice slowly softens the whisky and opens up another layer of flavour.
Food Pairings
Hedonism 2026 works well with salty and sweet flavours that match its creamy character.
Try:
- Parma ham and fresh pear. A refined, savoury pairing.
- Sweet and salted popcorn. It brightens the aromas of the whisky.
- Stroopwafel (a thin, chewy caramel waffle biscuit). It brings out the spice and caramel.
- Coffee and walnut cake. Serve the whisky slightly chilled in a large wine glass.