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Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary Edition

Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary Edition

Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

48.9% ABV, Not Chill-Filtered, Natural Colour

To toast 25 years of Compass Box, we present a remastered version of Flaming Heart that focuses on the flames and their protective chamber of oak.

For this, our 8th rendition, we have sought the most complex range of flavour from the fewest possible components.
Whereas previous editions have featured a proportion of unpeated whiskies aged in bourbon or sherry casks, for this eighth instalment we have selected only peated whiskies and those extra-matured in custom French oak barrels.
Oak, smoke and fire in a pared-back but epic performance. Rich, oily smoke appears on the nose, supported by zingy spice. Hints of raspberry and apricot, with a cookie dough and miso depth, encircled by impressions of tarry rope.

On the palate, it is immediately dense as spices like clove, pink and black pepper and nutmeg arrive. Medicinal peat notes duke it out with bright and winey fruit. Finally, concentrated smoke that is at once woody and ashy with menthol and citrus oils.
Recipe & fact sheet
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF WHISKYMAKING

FLAMING HEART: REMASTERED

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We first created Flaming Heart in 2006, inspired by a rock song by M. Ward. For those who have followed the series since its inception, this potent alliance of heavily-toasted French oak and heavily-peated whiskies is like a favourite song played live – deeply familiar, yet different every time you hear it.

To toast 25 years of Compass Box, we present a remastered version of Flaming Heart that focuses on the flames and their protective chamber of oak. Whereas previous editions have featured a proportion of unpeated whiskies aged in bourbon or sherry casks, for this eighth instalment we have selected only peated whiskies and those extra-matured in custom French oak barrels.

Malt whiskies from the Benrinnes, Laphroaig, “Williamson” and Talisker distilleries deliver the oak, smoke and fire in a pared-back but epic performance. Raise a glass – and your hands – with us as we celebrate a quarter of a century of stories and deliciousness. We feel like the concert is only just getting going.

Recipe and Facts

Flavour profile

Rich, oily smoke appears on the nose, supported by zingy spice. Hints of raspberry and apricot encircled by impressions of tarry rope. The palate is immediately dense as spices like clove, pink and black pepper and nutmeg arrive. Medicinal peat notes duke it out with bright and winey fruit. Finally, concentrated smoke that is at once woody and ashy with menthol and citrus oils.

Recommendations

Raise a glass – and your hands – with us as we celebrate a quarter of a century of stories and deliciousness. We feel like the concert is only just getting going.

Technical details

Bottled at 48.9% ABV.
Natural colour.
Not chill-filtered.
A limited release of 9,384 bottles.
Bottled December 2024.

Lead whiskymaker

James Saxon

James Saxon

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UNFORGETTABLE FLAVOUR

“Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary Edition is a declaration of where we’re headed. The bold character of this whisky reflects everything Compass Box stands for: daring innovation, craftsmanship, and our constant pursuit of unforgettable flavour.” James Saxon - Lead Whiskymaker

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FLAMING HEART. PLAY LOUD.

Rebellious, bold and dramatic, the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll is synonymous with Flaming Heart. You can sip a dram and listen to the songs that inspired Flaming Heart with this curated playlist from our whiskymakers at Compass Box.

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