Compass Box Hedonism

Compass Box Hedonism

Compass Box Hedonism is a blend of grain whiskies from Cameron Bridge, Carsebridge, and Cambus. The youngest of these is 14 years and the eldest is 29. The nose has an immediate sweetness reminiscent of some Canadian and American whiskies—notes of toffee, pancakes, butterscotch, and brown butter—but it is more restrained on this front. The...

Score 86/100

Compass Box Hedonism

My first pure grain scotch. Halfway through this bottle. Glass: Glencairn Nose: Reminds of bourbon, sweet, vanilla, nail polish accent, candied, fresh and fruity. Body: Light but with a finesse to it, a soothing spice, dilute syrup with a little creaminess to the mouthfeel. Smooth delivery. Taste: Starts of like bourbon but far more refined and...

Score 79/100

Compass Box Hedonism

A long day, especially for a weekend day, with the power turned off while I attempt to get some weekend chores down has left me tired and feeling just a little bit irritable. In order to brighten up my mood I decided to crack open another sample from my Christmas present from my wife, an advent calender of whisky samples from Master of Malt. 24...

Score 81/100

Compass Box Hedonism

Compass Box was the first to bring a blended grain to the market. This is a blend of Cameronbrigde (and maybe some Cambus as well?) grain whisky of different ages. So no single malts in this Hedonism. All components are between 12 and 29 years old and matured on first fill bourbon casks. The nose delivers bourbony notes immediately. I am reminded...

Score 73/100