Compass Box Hedonism

Vanilla, oak, a bit of warming spice like allspice - smooth. Also, a little bit of almost a rum-like coconut flavor and scent.

I love it. Tasting notes match. Sweeter than I was expecting. I want to have it on ice and go fishing with it. That's how easy it is to drink.

Short of Artist and Glasgow Blends, Hedonism is one of the final core offerings from Compass Box I've yet to give a thorough, honest taste of. Granted, I once tasted this Whisky years ago, as I was just starting to appreciate good whisky but far before I had the ability to TRULY appreciate good whiskey. The nose certainly conjures up images of sweet, creamy indulgence. Vanilla and Coconut are blended with thick, sweet cream. A bit of baking spice mixes up the aroma as well as slightly bittersweet cacao right at the end. What a deliciously sweet taste! Warm, gooey caramel gets this dessert-like party started. The mouth feel is incredibly creamy as the sweetness pours on, albeit just a hair away from being cloying. ( Heavy peat fans might find this blend way too sweet. ). Vanilla cream with coconut fills your mouth and nose as the taste goes down, absolutely sensational. The finish is medium in length and keeps that creaminess that makes the taste so unique. Coconut macaroons and vanilla ride that creaminess off into the sunset. My God this one is stunning. I hope Compass Box keeps Hedonism in that core lineup for decades to come because it is far and away their best, standard offering.

Nose: Light sherry, grain. Palate: Very light with a golden raisin. Finish: Vanilla cream and sherry prevail on the finish.