The Oldest. The Rarest. The Most Iconic. 

Hedonism 2026 has arrived – and this year is our oldest, rarest and most extraordinary release yet.

Hedonism was the first whisky we ever released, and the first blended grain Scotch to reach the world stage. It changed how people thought about whisky forever, proving that flavour has no limits.

In 2026, that story reaches a new pinnacle.

The 2026 Limited Annual Release marks a profound milestone for Compass Box – representing the oldest, rarest and most intricate whisky we have ever crafted.

For the first time in Hedonism’s history, antique sherry casks have been introduced to the blend. Their influence is subtle but significant: adding a layer of complexity and darkness previously unseen in the lineage, while leaving the signature silkiness and luminosity entirely intact.

New Dimensions of Flavour 

Expect the classic, melting mouthfeel that defines our house style, now wrapped in richer, more layered tones. Caffè latte, butterscotch and orange cream give way to polished oak, nougat and hazelnut. The sherry dimension introduces roasted almond, tart raisin and fruitcake spice, before a long, elegant finish of cocoa-laced cream and milk chocolate.

Meticulously created under the guidance of Creative Director of Whiskymaking Angela D’Orazio, this edition is built around the most mature parcels of grain whisky we have ever worked with. At its heart sits an exceptional 30-year-old component from Strathclyde Distillery – an anchor of immense age and character. Supporting it are whiskies aged between 20 and 24 years, drawn from iconic grain producers including Port Dundas and Cameronbridge, alongside further mature parcels of equal distinction.

The result is unmistakably Hedonism – silky, luminous, indulgent – but deeper, darker and more contemplative than any edition before it.

Art. Whisky. The Muse.

From the very beginning, Hedonism has celebrated the power of the female image – the first whisky ever to feature a female face on its label.

For the 2026 release, we enlisted globally acclaimed Australian artist Emma Hack – celebrated for her arresting body art, photography and immersive fine art installations to create her own interpretation of the original Hedonism woman

With proud Scot and whisky-loving actor Karen Gillan as her Muse, Hack transformed the human form into canvas – using gilding, paint and photography to create a layered, immersive portrait that fuses body, pattern and mythology into a singular visual language.

In her role as Muse, Karen embodies the grace, strength and independence that have always defined the Hedonism woman. A lifelong whisky lover with roots in the Highlands and a bold presence on the world stage – we are so proud to have Karen as our 2026 Hedonism muse.

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