Blended Malt Flaming Heart 6th Edition
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Ready to enjoy upon release; does not mature further in the bottle but will maintain its exceptional character for decades if stored properly.
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Smoked beef brisket, dark chocolate truffles, mature blue cheese
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First released in 2006, Flaming Heart was a groundbreaking expression from Compass Box that pioneered the combination of bold, maritime Islay peat smoke with the rich, sweet, and spicy character of heavy-toasted French oak casks. The 6th Edition, released in 2018, continues this rock-and-roll-inspired legacy. It masterfully weaves together heavily peated single malt from the Caol Ila distillery with elegant, fruit-forward Highland malts from Clynelish and Deanston, alongside Compass Box's signature Highland malt blend finished in custom-toasted French oak casks. The result is a dramatic, multi-layered Scotch whisky where sweet baking spices, rich vanilla, and smoldering peat fire perform in perfect, harmonious tension.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2000 by John Glaser, Compass Box is an innovative boutique Scotch whisky blending house headquartered in London, England. Operating with a philosophy of absolute transparency and creative freedom, the company sources exceptional single malt and single grain whiskies from renowned Scottish distilleries to craft unique, small-batch expressions. Compass Box is celebrated for its pioneering approach to wood management, utilizing custom-made casks with toasted French oak heads to influence flavor profiles. Their highly acclaimed portfolio includes signature releases such as the rich and elegant Hedonism blended grain, the smoky Peat Monster blended malt, and the vibrantly spiced Spice Tree. This dedication to blending as an art form has redefined modern perceptions of Scotch whisky globally.