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A 9 Year Old Single Malt Whisky from the stunning Springbank Distillery.
Released under the Hazelburn name, this 9 Year Old was initially matured for 6 years in Fresh Bourbon casks before a finishing period in refil Barolo (previously used to mature Springbank) wine casks.
The outcome is a sweet and spicy whisky with sweet notes coming from fruit and the spice coming from pepper.
Launched in late 2016, only an amount of 10,800 bottles were produced.
Nose: Fragrant with notes of sweet confectionery and fruit salad giving way to sugared almonds, sherbet and soft fruits.
Palate: Peppery with light tannins. The sweetness is continued alongside dried fruits, raisins and the subtle hint of coconut shavings.
Finish: Dark sugars and chocolate to the fore with pineapple custard, vanilla, stewed fruits and a touch of bung cloth all present in the medium dry finish.