Volume: 700ml          ABV: 57.9%          Age: 9 Years Old          Country: Scotland

Springbank distillery release their unpeated triple distilled expressions under the name Hazelburn. These releases are usually extremely smooth and fresh whiskies. This 9 year old single malt was initially matured for 6 years in fresh bourbon casks before being finished for 3 years in a refill Barolo wine cask (which had previously held Springbank). Launched in late 2016, with 10,800 bottles produced worldwide.

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: The dram begins with perfume and confectionary, then the essence of sugared almonds is revealed, complimented by the sweetness of sherbet

Palate: Peppery with light tannins and the sweetness is continued with dry fruits and the subtle hint of coconut shaving

Finish: Sugary, with dark chocolate guiding us throughout the pineapple custard combined with  vanilla.