We got a lovely surprise when Springbank popped some samples through our door and an even bigger smile when we realised that we can now have a go at a vertical Hazelburn tasting. For those in the 'know' Hazelburn is the name used for the un-peated triple distilled malt from Sprinbank. Taking the name from one of the number of Campbeltown whisky distilleries that closed down in the 1920's. They have only been producing the Hazelburn since 1997.
So now the whiskies.....
Hazelburn-8 year-old, 46%abv: Sweet styled, vanilla pods and short bread. On the plate there is a real sweetness that just makes the mouth water.
Hazelburn-12 year-old, 46%abv: I thought that the nose was not as distinctive as the 8 year-old but on the palate - WOW - It's still sweet but now its massive! Vanilla, sweet oak, chocolate, oranges and some dried spices.
For another opinion check out Ralfy's review of the Hazelburn-12 year-old http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhnyjwYT6w4
Hazelburn-8 year-old Sauternes Wood, 55.9%abv: A limited edition expression (9180 bottles world-wide) that has spent 5 years in Refill Bourbon Cask and a further 3 years in Sauternes Cask...........a heavenly experience in a glass! The nose is rich and strong with aromas of oranges, raisins and a lovely touch of salt that stops it becoming too sweet. On the palate it really has a great mouth feel, it also has a lovely whiff of smoke at the back.
And after all that hard work I thi
nk I deserve a wee glass of Old Raj Gin!!
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