Compass Box Hedonism / 2026 Release Blended Grain Scotch Whisky

Ruth Banks — Solid but one-dimensional

7/10

It's undeniably well made and goes down incredibly easy at 43%. Lots of toffee and cream on the palate. My issue is it never really surprises you — first sip to last sip is the same sweet ride. Good for newcomers or when you want something unchallenging. The £92.50 price tag is a stretch for what it is.

Sara Lindstrom — Solid but one-dimensional

7/10

It's undeniably well made and goes down incredibly easy at 43%. Lots of toffee and cream on the palate. My issue is it never really surprises you — first sip to last sip is the same sweet ride. Good for newcomers or when you want something unchallenging. The £92.50 price tag is a stretch for what it is.

Natasha Volkov — Compass Box nails it again

8/10

I've been buying Hedonism for years and the 2026 release holds up. That signature coconut-vanilla combo is there in full force with maybe a touch more spice than previous batches. Tried it on the rocks on a warm evening and it was absolutely spot on.

Maxwell Green — Compass Box nails it again

8/10

I've been buying Hedonism for years and the 2026 release holds up. That signature coconut-vanilla combo is there in full force with maybe a touch more spice than previous batches. Tried it on the rocks on a warm evening and it was absolutely spot on.

Valentina Ricci — Converted a bourbon drinker

9/10

I mostly drink bourbon so the sweet grain profile of Hedonism hit all the right notes for me. Massive vanilla, toasted oak, and a buttery finish. My wife, who normally hates whisky, actually enjoyed a sip. That says everything really.

Nils Bergman — Converted a bourbon drinker

9/10

I mostly drink bourbon so the sweet grain profile of Hedonism hit all the right notes for me. Massive vanilla, toasted oak, and a buttery finish. My wife, who normally hates whisky, actually enjoyed a sip. That says everything really.

Kai Oliveira — Liquid dessert in a glass

9/10

This is dangerously smooth for 43%. The vanilla and toffee on the nose had me before I even took a sip. Neat is the only way — adding water feels like a crime. At £92.50 it's not cheap but I'd happily buy another bottle for special occasions.

Marco Andretti — Liquid dessert in a glass

9/10

This is dangerously smooth for 43%. The vanilla and toffee on the nose had me before I even took a sip. Neat is the only way — adding water feels like a crime. At £92.50 it's not cheap but I'd happily buy another bottle for special occasions.

Wei Zhang — Perfect after-dinner pour

8/10

Picked up the 2026 release on a whim and I'm glad I did. The nose is like walking past a bakery — fresh pastry, toffee, a hint of tropical fruit. I drink it neat after dinner and it's become a bit of a ritual. The grain character gives it this lovely creamy texture.

Luna Chavez — Perfect after-dinner pour

8/10

Picked up the 2026 release on a whim and I'm glad I did. The nose is like walking past a bakery — fresh pastry, toffee, a hint of tropical fruit. I drink it neat after dinner and it's become a bit of a ritual. The grain character gives it this lovely creamy texture.

Freya Lindqvist — Grain whisky done right

8/10

I was skeptical about blended grain but Compass Box knows what they're doing with Hedonism. Creamy coconut and butterscotch throughout, with a finish that lingers longer than you'd expect. Poured this for a few mates and every single one asked where to buy it.

Elena Vasquez — Grain whisky done right

8/10

I was skeptical about blended grain but Compass Box knows what they're doing with Hedonism. Creamy coconut and butterscotch throughout, with a finish that lingers longer than you'd expect. Poured this for a few mates and every single one asked where to buy it.

Gianluca Ferro — Liquid dessert in a glass

9/10

This is dangerously smooth for 43%. The vanilla and toffee on the nose had me before I even took a sip. Neat is the only way — adding water feels like a crime. At £92.50 it's not cheap but I'd happily buy another bottle for special occasions.

Clara Johansson — Liquid dessert in a glass

9/10

This is dangerously smooth for 43%. The vanilla and toffee on the nose had me before I even took a sip. Neat is the only way — adding water feels like a crime. At £92.50 it's not cheap but I'd happily buy another bottle for special occasions.

Olivia Park — Grain whisky done right

8/10

I was skeptical about blended grain but Compass Box knows what they're doing with Hedonism. Creamy coconut and butterscotch throughout, with a finish that lingers longer than you'd expect. Poured this for a few mates and every single one asked where to buy it.

Priya Sharma — Grain whisky done right

8/10

I was skeptical about blended grain but Compass Box knows what they're doing with Hedonism. Creamy coconut and butterscotch throughout, with a finish that lingers longer than you'd expect. Poured this for a few mates and every single one asked where to buy it.

Samir Patel — Nice but not quite worth the price

7/10

Look, it's good — really silky, lots of vanilla and caramel, easy drinking at 43%. But for £92 I wanted a bit more complexity. It does exactly what it says on the tin, pure hedonistic sweetness, I just wish there was another layer hiding underneath.

Tyler Bennet — Nice but not quite worth the price

7/10

Look, it's good — really silky, lots of vanilla and caramel, easy drinking at 43%. But for £92 I wanted a bit more complexity. It does exactly what it says on the tin, pure hedonistic sweetness, I just wish there was another layer hiding underneath.

Oscar Delgado — Nice but not quite worth the price

7/10

Look, it's good — really silky, lots of vanilla and caramel, easy drinking at 43%. But for £92 I wanted a bit more complexity. It does exactly what it says on the tin, pure hedonistic sweetness, I just wish there was another layer hiding underneath.