Hedonism Blended Grain Scotch Whisky CB (Compass Box)

Hedonism Blended Grain Scotch Whisky CB (Compass Box) is a blended grain Scotch from Compass Box. It marries grain whiskies from more than one distillery into a soft, sweet whole. Glasgow grain whisky such as Strathclyde has long fed the blending halls.

Aged grain whiskies bring coconut, vanilla and a buttery sweetness. Maturation came in ex-Bourbon wood, with vanilla and crème brûlée. Maturation in ex-Bourbon wood suits the light, sweet grain particularly well. The result is a soft, sweet, oily Scotch with a creamy oak depth. Independent makers have championed old grain as a category in its own right. Hedonism and its kin showed that aged grain could stand alone as fine whisky. Blended grain marries grain whiskies from more than one distillery. The maker selects casks for the sweetness and depth each lends. Aged grain brings coconut, vanilla and a buttery oak to the glass. A period of marrying lets the whiskies settle together.

At an easy 43% it is gentle. Coconut, vanilla, toffee and a soft oil run through it, with a creamy oak depth. The mouthfeel is oily, the coconut carried on a sweet body. The finish runs buttery, soft and warm. A soft, sweet blended grain Scotch.