Hazelburn 2007 Aged 13 Years Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 50.3% Age: 13 Years Old Country: Scottish
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 small batch release single malt from Campbeltown which has been matured for 13 years in Oloroso Sherry casks. Hazelburn is a non peated whisky from the Springbank distillery on Scotland’s West Coast. Distilled in June 2007 and bottled on September 2020 at 50.3% abv.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Bursting with red fruits and dark chocolate, some mocha and toasted almonds.
Palate: Dark chocolate coated dried oranges, summer berries, orchard fruits of apple and apricot with peppery spice and balanced oak.
Finish: Christmas Pudding meets Summer pudding and shortbread biscuits.
