Hazelburn 9 Year Old Barolo Cask Finish (Bottled 2016) - 57.9% 70cl

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.