Compass Box Whisky's New Hedonism Scotch

Just in time for Father's Day, artisanal British spirits company Compass Box has released a new limited edition bottling of its rare old "Hedonism" Scotch grain whisky. Compass Box calls Scotch grain whisky the "forgotten" spirit. Its origins go back to the early 1800s, but these days it's not made to be drunk on its own. Made from wheat or corn and distilled in a continuous still, it's not aged like malt, but rather used to as a base for the marquee brands of blended Scotch - filler, in other words.

However, the company notes, "good Scotch grain whisky aged for a lengthy time in good quality American oak casks [is] another matter altogether." When done right these whiskies can develop richly textured flavors of vanilla and toffee. The Scotch grain whisky that goes into Hedonism is on average 20 years old, and a bottle costs about $100. The new bottling joins Compass Box's critically acclaimed range, including smoky Peat Monster, woody Oak Cross, bold Flaming Heart and more.

[via Kempt]