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hazelburn rundlets and kilderkins

Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins (2014)

25 January 2019 0 comments Article Campbeltown, Hazelburn, Scotland, Tasting Notes

Springbank’s triple distilled cousin, Hazelburn has actually never before featured on Words of Whisky. Plenty of Springbank, Longrow and even Kilkerran, but not Hazelburn. I really don’t know why, because I’m actually rather fond of this brand. But alas, what can I say?

The name, Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins, refers to very small casks that were used for this release, as a rundlet is around 60 liters, while a kilderkin is not much larger at 80 liters. An interesting experiment, so it seems. I previously reviewed the Springbank Rundlets & Kilderkins, which I quite enjoyed.

Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins (50.1%, OB, 2014)

Nose: Hints of paraffin and ozone, as well as a fairly outspoken minerality. It oozes that Springbank DNA. A subtle earthiness accompanies honey and wax, with some toasted cereals and peaches as well.
Taste: Big, oily spirit with a pinch of salt, and a good amount of almonds and roasted peanuts. A hint of chili pepper too, as well as licorice.
Finish: Lingering spices and a whiff of toasted oak.

Score: 84

It has that great Springbank fingerprint, yet it lacks a bit of balance and complexity. That said, I would certainly not say no to another dram.

Photo: The Whisky Exchange

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Thijs Klaverstijn

Thijs is a spirits writer and accredited liquorist from The Netherlands. He runs the blog Words of Whisky and contributes to a number of Dutch and international publications.

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