Hazelburn 21 years - 2023 Edition

The Hazelburn 21 years - 2022 Edition is a true delight for fans of complex, non-peated whiskies. As the oldest variant in the Hazelburn range, this 21-year-old edition boasts a beautiful depth and refinement achievable only through decades of careful aging. Distilled at the famed Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, Hazelburn is known for its triple distillation process, resulting in a silky smooth and elegant profile. This 2022 edition is particularly special due to its meticulous maturation in a mix of sherry and bourbon casks, achieving an exceptional balance of sweetness, spices, and fruity nuances.

Tasting note

Nose

The nose is rich and refined, with notes of dried fruits such as apricot and fig, combined with a hint of honey and vanilla. Warm spices, including cinnamon and nutmeg, add extra depth to the aroma. A subtle hint of roasted nuts and chocolate rounds out the profile.

Taste

On the palate, this Hazelburn is full-bodied and silky smooth. Sweet flavors of toffee, caramel, and ripe pear open the tasting experience, layered with spicy oak tones and a hint of orange zest. The mouthfeel is creamy and well-balanced, with the sherry and bourbon influences harmonizing beautifully.

Finish

The finish is long and complex, with lingering notes of soft spices, dried fruit, and a touch of chocolate. A light hint of oak remains, providing a satisfying conclusion to a wonderfully layered whisky.

Springbank distillery

Springbank Distillery is located in Campbeltown, a historic whisky region on Scotland's Kintyre Peninsula. Founded in 1828 by the Mitchell family, it is one of the oldest independent distilleries in Scotland and one of the few remaining distilleries in Campbeltown, once known as the "whisky capital of the world."

Springbank Distillery is unique in its complete control over the production process, with all steps - from malting to bottling - taking place on one site. The distillery produces three different single malt whiskies: Springbank, Hazelburn and Longrow.

Springbank whisky is lightly peated and partially triple-distilled, creating a complex and rich flavour profile with notes of fruit, saltiness and a subtle smokiness. Hazelburn is unpeated and triple-distilled, making it a smooth, delicate whisky with light, sweet and malty notes. Longrow is heavily peated and double-distilled, resulting in a robust and smoky whisky with rich, earthy flavours.

The diversity in production methods and flavour profiles makes Springbank Distillery a unique and valued player in the whisky world.