Compass Box Hedonism 2025 Release (700 mL)

From the Producer:

Created as our first whisky in 2000, Hedonism has always defied convention. It pays homage to the tradition of grain whisky distillation in Scotland, while pushing the boundaries of Scotch.

Hedonism challenges preconveived notions, offering a window in the world of grain whiskies often overshadowed by their malt whisky counterparts. It has a soft texture on the palate, delivering flavours that dance between sweet notes of vanilla, toffee, and pastry cream.

The Hedonism label has always proudly featured the image of a woman – something Scotch whisky had never done before, so for each annual release we commission a different female artist to bring to life the strength that our original label illustartion represented. This year, for our second release, Argentinian artist Sofia Bonati, who creates striking female portraits that invite you into a dreamlike world, has reimagined the Hedonism woman once again.

Changing the landscape of Scotch whisky from first release, Hedonism 2025 takes on greater power and velvet at 46% ABV. Featuring single grain from the Cameronbridge distillery, further matured for two years in a first-fill Marsala barrique.

Flavor Profile:

Initial waves of caramel and powdered sugar, leading into a heart of pure peach puree, cocoa and pear. Chocolate mousse arrives on the palate, joined by nutmeg-inflected custard and cinnamon. The finish freshens to white grape, Fuji apple and vanilla.

Recommendations:

Indulge hedonistically with parmesan as always or indulge with some Pastel de Nata to play with the texture of the whisky. Dried fruit such as apricots help to draw out the fruit notes or dive straight in with some salted caramel pots de crème.

Technical Details:

Bottled at 46% ABV.
Natural colour.
Not chill-filtered.
A limited release of 9,912 bottles.
February 2025.