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Notes
The smoke is light on the nose, giving the vanilla and white grape notes room to shine (it is almost like a smokey Burgundy). A slightly medicinal smoke really suits the waxy, salty palate – a banging, balanced dram.
Notes by Archie McDairmid
Product Name | Compass Box Flaming Heart 2018 Release |
Country | Scotland |
Region | Scotland |
Class | Blended Malt |
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Strength (ABV %) | 48.90% |
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Volume (cl) | 70cl |
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Bottles Produced | 15,050 |
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Cask Type | Refill Bourbon, First Fill Sherry and Virgin French Oak |
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