First created in 2006, it was Compass Box’s daring experiment, marrying the intensity of heavily peated Islay malt with the opulence of rich French oak. The result is a whisky that’s both fire and finesse, a dram that seduces with its smoky embrace and surprises with layers of sweetness and spice.

Compass Box Flaming Heart 70cl
Brand: Compass Box | Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 48.9% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: A rush of campfire smoke mingles with roasted spices, dark chocolate, and a hint of tropical fruit, like standing by the shore with a cigar while a warm breeze carries scents from a distant bakery.
Palate: Bold and mouth coating, with waves of peat smoke, clove, and cinnamon, balanced by creamy vanilla, toffee, and bursts of orchard fruit.
Finish: Long, smoky, and spicy, leaving a lingering glow of oak warmth and sweet malt.

Production Details:
Blended from select single malts from Islay, the Highlands, and Speyside, with a portion matured in custom made French oak casks. Bottled without chill filtration or added colour to preserve its natural intensity and texture.

Perfect For:
Late nights by the fire, music turned low, and a glass in hand that invites slow contemplation. Ideal for those who want smoke with sophistication.

Expert Notes:
Praised by whisky writers for its balance of power and elegance, Flaming Heart stands as one of Compass Box’s most celebrated creations, often selling out quickly upon release.

Customer Reviews:
“Smoke and spice in perfect harmony. This is my desert island whisky.”   Andrew S.
“Feels like a warm hug from an old friend who smells faintly of campfire.”   Michelle R.
“I didn’t know peat could be this refined.”   Leon T.

Interesting Fact:
Flaming Heart was inspired by a rock lyric and much like its namesake, it blends passion with intensity in every drop.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the full complexity, or with a splash of water to tease out the sweeter, fruitier notes hidden beneath the smoke.

Distillery Background:
Compass Box, founded in 2000 by John Glaser, is known for its bold approach to blending, championing transparency and artistry in Scotch. Flaming Heart embodies their philosophy of pushing boundaries while honoring tradition.