Compass Box Scotch Whisky & Chef Dominique Ansel Blend Talents to Create Brûlée Royale Fondue

NEW YORK, October 22, 2025: To celebrate the launch of Compass Box Scotch Whisky's new limited-edition Brûlée Royale Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (49% ABV; 700ml; $159.99 SRP), the London-based whisky blending house with a global cult following has combined its talents with one of the world's most acclaimed pastry chefs, Dominique Ansel, to reimagine the classic Crème Brûlée as an online exclusive recipe that evokes the flavors of the new whisky in decadent dessert form. The new whisky arrives in U.S. markets nationwide this month; Chef Ansel's recipe launches today exclusively at the link below.

Inspired by the rich flavors of the new whisky, which itself draws inspiration from the 17th century Crème Brûlée origin story in the palace kitchens of Versailles, world-renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel developed the Brûlée Royale Fondue, elevating the classic recipe to new heights by conjuring and deconstructing the flavors of the new blended Scotch.

"I've always been fascinated by the process of whiskymaking, and the craftsmanship and care that goes into creating the perfect blend. Compass Box's new Brûlée Royale whisky is no exception," says Chef Dominique. "Crème brûlée is one of those French dishes that's simply a classic, but just as the new generation of whiskymakers are experimenting with their craft, there's room for reinvention. We had a lot of fun developing our Brûlée Royale Fondue recipe as a different way to experience dessert."

Chef Ansel's recipe begins with a creamy vanilla bean fondue, which reflects elements of the Brûlée Royale's flavor profile. The addition of a splash of Brûlée Royale and brown sugar gives the fondue a deeper, richer flavor and notes of caramelization. The full brûlee experience comes to life through bite-size sweet treats of apple tarte tatin, toffee brittle, Basque cheesecake, caramelized Danish pastry, red apple and fresh berries to dip into the fondue, thus recreating all the flavors of the whisky. The elegant preparation is the ideal delicacy to end a special meal and share a taste of luxury with friends and family.

Brûlée Royale Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

(49% ABV; 700ml; $159.99 SRP)

Nose: Immediate crème brûlée, poached pears and scatterings of freshly opened vanilla pods, opening to custard Danish and scorched sugar brittles

Palate: Thick with clotted cream, honeyed malt, broiled peaches, followed by a splattering of freshly mixed custard over an expansive and temperately toasted tarte tatin

Finish: A slight note of pannacotta, followed by silken Jersey milk and gentle nutmeg spice, finished with a whisper of burnt toffee and banana split

Curious whisky lovers can learn more about Brûlée Royale and all other Compass Box whiskies at the link below or by following @compassboxwhiskyco on Instagram. Brûlée Royale is available at Total Wine & More, Park Avenue Liquors and other select fine spirit retailers.

ABOUT COMPASS BOX

Compass Box are Scotch whiskymakers. The word 'whiskymaker' is their word – it does not appear in a dictionary. For over 20 years they have been relentlessly focused on reinventing Scotch whisky, with every new blend designed to help make the world of whisky a more interesting place. They have not done it on their own and have collaborated with some of the world's most visionary bartenders and designers to really push the boundaries of what is possible. They are always experimenting, always looking for sparks of creativity that will deliver something totally compelling, yet completely surprising. This vision motivates them as whiskymakers.

ABOUT COMPASS BOX LIMITED EDITIONS

Compass Box's Limited Editions allow them complete creative freedom, often using smaller parcels at greater ages. Each Limited Edition is one-off in nature. Every year, Compass Box creates a number of Limited Editions from very rare releases of a few hundred bottles to more accessible runs of several thousand bottles. Each one boasts a different identity, each expresses deliciousness in Scotch whisky in a different way.

ABOUT CHEF DOMINIQUE ANSEL

James Beard Award-winning Pastry Chef, Dominique Ansel has shaken up the pastry world with innovation and creativity at the heart of his work. Chef Dominique has been responsible for creating some of the most fêted pastries in the world, including: the Cronut® (named one of TIME Magazine's "25 Best inventions of 2013"), The Cookie Shot, Frozen S'more, Blossoming Hot Chocolate, and many more. For his prolific creativity, he was named the World's Best Pastry Chef in 2017 by the World's 50 Best Restaurants awards. Food & Wine has called him a "Culinary Van Gogh" while the New York Post coined him "the Willy Wonka of New York." He has also been bestowed the prestigious L'Ordre du Mérite Agricole, France's second highest honor. Prior to opening his own shop, Dominique served as the Executive Pastry Chef for restaurant Daniel, when the team earned its coveted third Michelin star and a four-star review from The New York Times. In 2011, Dominique opened his first shop, the eponymous Dominique Ansel Bakery in NYC's Soho neighborhood, with just four employees. Dominique Ansel Workshop opened in July 2021, a croissant and viennoiserie counter inside of his pastry production kitchens in NYC's Flatiron neighborhood. October 2022 saw the launch of Chef's first-ever Las Vegas location, Dominique Ansel Las Vegas at Caesars Palace, followed by the debut of Dominique Ansel Marché at the Paris Las Vegas in December 2024. His newest concept, Papa d'Amour, opened in New York City in May 2025, an homage to Asian bread culture and a tribute to his two children, who are Taiwanese and French. Dominique is also the author of three cookbooks: Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes (October 2014), Everyone Can Bake: Simple Recipes to Master & Mix (April 2020), and Life's Sweetest Moments (October 2024). For more information, visit the link below, and follow @DominiqueAnsel on Instagram.