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Compass Box Flaming Heart (Sixth Edition)
Blended Malt
Compass Box // Scotland
RARE
Inspired by a rock song, Compass Box Flaming Heart was first introduced in 2006. Like all previous editions, this one combines single malt aged in new heavily-toasted French oak with peat-fired malt from Islay. However, for this 2018 edition, the brand has reintroduced sherry casks to the mix, something that hadn't been done since the 2012 release. The exact recipe is featured on the Compass Box website.
This limited edition is comprised of 15,050 standard bottles along with 800 large format (1.5L/1.75L) bottles. Available in Europe beginning September 2018 with the US to follow.
Inspired by a rock song, Compass Box Flaming Heart was first introduced in 2006. Like all previous editions, this one combines single malt aged in new heavily-toasted French oak with peat-fired malt from Islay. However, for this 2018 edition, the brand has reintroduced sherry casks to the mix, something that hadn't been done since the 2012 release. The exact recipe is featured on the Compass Box website. This limited edition is comprised of 15,050 standard bottles along with 800 large format (1.5L/1.75L) bottles. Available in Europe beginning September 2018 with the US to follow.
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abv48.9
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Blended MaltComprised of malted whisk(e)y from two or more distilleries; aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typea variety of casks including heavily-toasted new French oak
Tasting Notes
"Campfire smoke and asphalt lead on the nose, along with black pepper, creamy vanilla, peaches, and apricots. A surprising fruity sweetness stands out first on the palate—think Jolly Ranchers and Fruit Loops—before the tar and burnt rubber smokiness reemerges. A resonating smoke comes back as the final note of a long finish, also featuring toffee and burnt caramel."
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
91