Compass Box Hedonism Scotch Whisky 2026
46% ABV (92 proof) | 700mL | Blended grain Scotch whisky | 13,218 bottles — Compass Box Hedonism 2026 is the latest annual release of the whisky that made blended grain Scotch a connoisseur's category: a vatting built around 30-year-old grain whisky from Strathclyde Distillery and 20–24-year-old grain from Port Dundas and Cameronbridge, matured in first-fill bourbon barrels — and, for the first time in the Hedonism series, antique sherry casks, with older parcels of Port Dundas matured in refill sherry at its heart. Bottled November 2025, released February 2026. Not chill-filtered, natural colour. Whiskymaker: Angela D'Orazio. Artwork by Emma Hack featuring Karen Gillan. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Hedonism drinks like dessert in a glass: caffè latte creaminess, butterscotch sweetness, and bright orange cream, with polished wood sugars, soft nougat, toasted hazelnut, and milk chocolate on the finish. Among grain whiskies, nothing else offers this combination of extreme age and silky texture — it's the bottle that converts single-malt purists. A genuinely limited annual release: 13,218 bottles worldwide (per brand/distributor copy).
Tasting notes
Nose: toffee, dates, fruitcake, cloves; caffè latte creaminess. Palate: butterscotch, bright orange cream, coffee, roasted almonds, cocoa-infused cream, cherry. Finish: soft nougat, toasted hazelnut, milk chocolate. (Per brand/press notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 46% ABV (92 proof) — 700mL
- Blended grain Scotch: 30-year-old Strathclyde + 20–24-year-old Port Dundas and Cameronbridge
- First Hedonism to include antique sherry casks
- Not chill-filtered, natural colour
- 13,218 bottles worldwide; annual limited release
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a copita or tulip glass — the creamy texture is the whole point; water optional.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hedonism?
Compass Box's flagship blended grain Scotch whisky — an annual limited release vatting old grain whiskies from Strathclyde, Port Dundas, and Cameronbridge.
What is grain whisky?
Whisky distilled in a continuous column still from grain (wheat/corn) rather than 100% malted barley in a pot still — lighter, silkier, and the backbone of most blends.
How many bottles of the 2026 were made?
13,218 bottles worldwide, per brand and distributor copy.
Is it chill filtered?
No — not chill-filtered, natural colour.