Hazelburn
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HAZELBURN
aged 8 years
46 %
TRIPLE DISTILLED
SINGLE MALT
FIRST EDITION
UNPEATED
Three Different Labels
with Three Different Paintings
from Ian Gray
1700 Bottles with each Label
Total 5100 Bottles
J. & A. Mitchell & Co, Ltd,
Campbeltown
HAZELBURN
Aged 12 years
46 %
TRIPLE DISTILLED
CAMPBELTOWN SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Distilled by J. & A. Mitchell & Co, Ltd
Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown
Hazelburn is a triple distilled, completely unpeated Single Malt produced at the Springbank
Distillery.
Like all our other single malts, Hazelburn Single Malt Whisky has not been chill filtered
nor has any caramel been added. This may cause a slight haze to develop at low tempera-
tures which should soon return to normal
HAZELBURN
Aged 9 years
46 %
Matured in a Sherrywood casks
Number of Bottles 634
No Chill Filtration
No Colouring
Distilled at Springbank Distillery
Duthies
Selected and Bottled under the sole responsibility
From Wm Cadenhead Ltd, Campbeltown
HAZELBURN
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46 %
CAMPELTOWN SINGLE
SCOTCH WHISKY
TRIPLE DISTILLED
Distilled by J. & A. Mitchell & Co, Ltd
Campbeltown
HAZELBURN
Aged 10 years
54 %
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
FROM A SINGLE CASK
Society cask No. 126.2
Distilled March 2000
Cask Type: Ref. Bourbon Barrel
Outturn 263 bottles
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh
"Puff the Magic Dragon"
We, the Tasting Panel, verify that the Scotch Malt Whisky inside this bottle has been
Passed under some of the most scrupulous noses in the world and approved for release
as a Society bottling. Only single cask whiskies that promise to intrigue, entertain and
delight our members are selected, true to our motto: “To leave no nose upturned”.
The neat nose is weird and wonderful – lemon puffs, pine and barbecued meat, beco-
ming Italian salad (fruits, figs, ham and olives) on reduction. The palate has beef and
mushrooms, brioche and custard; water brings smoked lamb, citrus and sea breeze.
The neat nose reminded us of fermenting washbacks; a weird and wonderful mix of
lemon puffs, pine leaves, Bavarian cheese and barbecues by a swimming pool. The neat
palate brought beef stroganoff with chestnut mushrooms, peppered cured meats, brioche
and custard creams. The reduced nose evoked powder puffs and Italian salad (with fresh
fruits, figs, cooked ham and black olives), with coke syrup and putty in the background.
The reduced taste became more salty and tangy with smoked lamb, lemon and lime, sea
breeze and ash. The triple distilled single malt from this iconic Campbeltown distillery.
Campbeltown
HAZELBURN also see SPRINGBANK and LONGROW
Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown, Argyll. Eigendom van J. & A. Mitchell & Co, Ltd.
Begin 1997 besluit men bij Springbank een nieuwe whisky te gaan produceren, 'unpeated' en drie maal gedistilleerd, de naam wordt Hazelburn.
Hazelburn (1825 - 1925) was eens de grootste distilleerderij in Campbeltown.
Gesticht aan het eind van de 18e eeuw stond de distilleerderij in Longrow maar omdat deze plek verre van ideaal was werd er rond 1840 een nieuwe, veel grotere distilleerderij ge-bouwd in de Millknowe Street.
Eigenaars waren de gebroeders Mathew en Daniel Greenlees en Archie Colville, de zoon van de eigenaar van Dalaruan distilleerderij.
Colville verdween in 1845 maar zijn naam bleef tot 1920 op de naamplaat staan.
De produktiekapaciteit was 250.000 gallons spirit per jaar en de lagerpakhuizen konden 500.000 gallons whisky bevatten.
In 1920 werd de onderneming verkocht aan Mackie & Co, dat later White Horse Distillers zou worden genoemd, die in 1924 samen met anderen opging in de D.C.L.
In 1925 werd de produktie gestaakt bij Hazelburn, de lagerpakhuizen werden nog jaren ge-bruikt door de D.C.L.
Nu is het een zakenpark en de meeste lagerpakhuizen zijn afgebroken.
In de lagerpakhuizen van Springbank liggen nu 29 Hogsheads whisky (eind 1997).
2005
5. September komt de eerste Hazelburn 8 years uit
HAZELBURN also see SPRINGBANK and LONGROW
Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown, Argyll. Eigendom van J. & A. Mitchell & Co, Ltd.
Begin 1997 besluit men bij Springbank een nieuwe whisky te gaan produceren, 'unpeated' en drie maal gedistilleerd, de naam wordt Hazelburn.
Hazelburn (1825 - 1925) was eens de grootste distilleerderij in Campbeltown.
Gesticht aan het eind van de 18e eeuw stond de distilleerderij in Longrow maar omdat deze plek verre van ideaal was werd er rond 1840 een nieuwe, veel grotere distilleerderij ge-bouwd in de Millknowe Street.
Eigenaars waren de gebroeders Mathew en Daniel Greenlees en Archie Colville, de zoon van de eigenaar van Dalaruan distilleerderij.
Colville verdween in 1845 maar zijn naam bleef tot 1920 op de naamplaat staan.
De produktiekapaciteit was 250.000 gallons spirit per jaar en de lagerpakhuizen konden 500.000 gallons whisky bevatten.
In 1920 werd de onderneming verkocht aan Mackie & Co, dat later White Horse Distillers zou worden genoemd, die in 1924 samen met anderen opging in de D.C.L.
In 1925 werd de produktie gestaakt bij Hazelburn, de lagerpakhuizen werden nog jaren ge-bruikt door de D.C.L.
Nu is het een zakenpark en de meeste lagerpakhuizen zijn afgebroken.
In de lagerpakhuizen van Springbank liggen nu 29 Hogsheads whisky (eind 1997).
2005
5. September komt de eerste Hazelburn 8 years uit
Hazelburn is one of three styles of single malt made at Springbank distillery in Campbeltown. While the bulk of the distillery’s output is concentrated on producing the Springbank malt, 10% of its production time is dedicated to creating the heavily peated Longrow, and a further 10% to the triple-distilled Hazelburn.
By using unpeated air-dried malt and triple distillation on two stills, the resultant spirit is light, fruity and subtle. It is currently available in 10- and 12-year-old expressions.
In the past Hazelburn has been released in limited numbers at a variety of ages and, as with all bottlings from J&A Mitchell, Hazelburn is neither chill-filtered nor coloured and is bottled on-site at 46% abv unless otherwise stated.
The Hazelburn single malt is named after a former Campbeltown distillery that ran from the early-18th century until 1925, but in its short lifetime grew to become the biggest in the area.
Springbank distillery, itself licensed since 1828, first began producing triple-distilled spirit in 1997 and the first Hazelburn whisky bottled in 2005 as an 8-year-old. Three different labels were created to mark the brand’s first edition, each featuring a different aspect of Springbank: its maltings, stills and casks.
The core range now also features 12- and 10-year-old expressions, which were introduced in 2009 and 2014 respectively.
Hazelburn is one of three styles of single malt made at Springbank distillery in Campbeltown. While the bulk of the distillery’s output is concentrated on producing the Springbank malt, 10% of its production time is dedicated to creating the heavily peated Longrow, and a further 10% to the triple-distilled Hazelburn.
By using unpeated air-dried malt and triple distillation on two stills, the resultant spirit is light, fruity and subtle. It is currently available in 10- and 12-year-old expressions.
In the past Hazelburn has been released in limited numbers at a variety of ages and, as with all bottlings from J&A Mitchell, Hazelburn is neither chill-filtered nor coloured and is bottled on-site at 46% abv unless otherwise stated.
The Hazelburn single malt is named after a former Campbeltown distillery that ran from the early-18th century until 1925, but in its short lifetime grew to become the biggest in the area.
Springbank distillery, itself licensed since 1828, first began producing triple-distilled spirit in 1997 and the first Hazelburn whisky bottled in 2005 as an 8-year-old. Three different labels were created to mark the brand’s first edition, each featuring a different aspect of Springbank: its maltings, stills and casks.
The core range now also features 12- and 10-year-old expressions, which were introduced in 2009 and 2014 respectively.
New Releases from Springbank and Kilkerran
Written by Springbank on Friday, October 30th 2020 .
New Releases (30/10/20
As mentioned during these tastings, we have some exciting new releases this month; a couple of old classics and a brand new whisky product for us.
From Friday 20th October, the following whiskies will be for sale in the UK and some of Europe. Please be aware that a UK delivery issue means that some retailers wont have their stock until next week. Furthermore, due to shipment times, releases throughout the rest of the world will be at different dates.
Springbank 12Y/O CASK STRENGTH (56.1%)
The Campbeltown Cadenhead shop will be selling this for £52.00
Adding to our Springbank 12Y/O Cask Strength range this year we have the latest addition to engulf the senses. This batch strays away from the regular Sherry, Bourbon mix with a couple of surprises; 45% Sherry, 25% Bourbon, 25% Burgundy, 5% Port.
Nose: This whisky packs a lot of signature Springbank characteristics. The peat smoke is immediately present and very welcome with a lovely ashiness. Aromas of bruised apples, mahogany and tobacco leaves. There is a candied sweetness with notes of glazed red cherries, and sugar coated cola cubes.
Palate: It is rich and sweet to taste with ripe and juicy red fruit flavours. Strawberries and raspberries give way to orange flavoured chocolate and gooey toasted marshmallows and bubbling caramelised sugar.
Finish: In the finish the earthy, dusty notes remain as well as the mouth drying tannins from the burgundy casks. The whisky is deliciously sweet and smoky with the familiar Springbank characteristics prevailing.
Hazelburn Sherrywood 13Y/O (50.3%)
The Campbeltown Cadenhead shop will be selling this for £55.00
This is our 4th annual release of the Hazelburn Sherrywood and, as normal, it is 100% oloroso sherry cask matured. If you are looking for a nice whisky to enjoy over the winter holidays then this is it.
Nose: Juicy red grapes, raspberries and redcurrants followed by stewed strawberries and mint humbugs.
Palate: Initially a rich sweetness of marzipan, prunes and raisins, developing into orange rind, dark chocolate and vanilla cheesecake.
Finish: Red apple, digestive biscuits, wholemeal toast, black cherries and almonds.
Kilkerran 16Y/O (46%)
The Campbeltown Cadenhead shop will be selling this for £56.00
As many of you will know, in March we marked Glengyle Distillery’s 16th Anniversary. Excitingly, we are now launching our first ever Kilkerran 16 year old and it is a beauty. Our Kilkerran 16Y/O is predominantly matured in bourbon casks and continues to develop all the classic Kilkerran characteristics we know and love.
Nose: Initially delicate with herbal and citrus characteristics before opening up to reveal brighter and zestier notes with orange peel and tart lemon meringue pie. There is also a creamy, nutty aroma which develops over time and a hint of tropical pineapple. A fleeting briny component reminds you that this is definitely a Campbeltown Single Malt.
Palate: The palate reveals layers of complex flavours. Cereal and malt notes are present alongside soft dry peat smoke, herbs, black pepper and tones of sandalwood and beeswax. The bourbon maturation allows a fragrant aniseed note to carry through from the spirit, which also lends a waxy texture to the dram.
Finish: The dry and ashy peat smoke influence continues as does the deep-rooted coastal brine. Overall this is a bright and complex whisky that is not overly sweetened from the bourbon maturation. It is fragrant, grassy and gently peated.