Description

Hazelburn Aged 12 Years Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 46%          Age: 12 Years Old           Country: Scotland

The newest addition to the range of whiskies produced at Springbank, Hazelburn gains its light, delicate character through being distilled three times in the distillery’s old copper stills. Hazelburn is made with un-peated barley, making the spirit light, fruity and very, very subtle. 1997 saw the first distillation of Hazelburn and the first release of the whisky was an eight year old in 2005. It so successful that all 6,000 bottles sold out within a matter of weeks. Like Longrow, Hazelburn is named after one of the old Campbeltown distilleries. Most of the distillery buildings are still standing, though the distillery is long defunct.

A triple distilled malt from Springbank which was first released in August 2009. Matured for no less than 12 years in ex Sherry casks and bottled at 46% abv. A limited release of just 3,900 bottles.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Lots of fragrant dried fruits, sherry is evident on the nose as is hints of citrus, sweet slightly burnt caramel and nuts.

Palate: There’s lots of nuttiness to this whisky, oak, rich chocolate and espresso.

Finish: Again the coffee remains, peppery with again more citrus, the mouth has a wonderful chocolate feel, this is a very special whisky which gives a long finish.