whisky_alphabet
Connoisseur
88
18 jul 2025 9:39 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Hazelburn 2017
Springbank
WB 87.2 357 оценок 48.2 %vol 8 лет
Oloroso
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Молодой Hazelburn 2017 из-под Oloroso: отзывы сходятся на выразительном, «грязноватом» характере дистиллята Springbank, шерри-тонах и заметной молодости. Мнения о балансе расходятся — от восторга до упрёков в одномерности и «залитом» шерри.
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В носах чаще всего описывают шерри-составляющую: шоколад, кофе, сухофрукты (изюм, фиги, чернослив), орехи, апельсин и апельсиновую корку, а также «грязные», маслянистые и индустриальные ноты — кожа, воск, полироль, машинное масло, влажный подвал, лёгкий торф и фирменная «фанк»-нота Springbank. Часть отзывов отмечает солёный и минеральный подтон, специи (корица, гвоздика), а также закрытость аромата, требующую времени в бокале. Вкус описывают как маслянистый и округлый, с шерри, шоколадом, орехами, карамелью, цитрусом и красными фруктами; неоднократно подчёркивается, что шерри не подавляет дистиллят, хотя есть и противоположные мнения — что шерри «залит» или что виски одномерен. Финиш в большинстве отзывов средний или средне-короткий, с шоколадом, сухофруктами, специями, дубом и лёгкой горечью; именно на финише, по ряду отзывов, проявляется молодость.
Общий тон отзывов скорее положительный: виски называют вкусным, хорошо сделанным и впечатляющим для восьмилетнего возраста, с хорошей интеграцией 48,2% и активной бочкой. При этом повторяются замечания о молодости, недостатке глубины и развития, простоте и «спиртуозности»; несколько отзывов прямо называют его несбалансированным или разочаровывающим. Несколько человек отмечают, что он выигрывает от воздуха в бутылке, а сравнения с другими релизами Springbank дают смешанные результаты.
whisky_alphabet
Connoisseur
88
18 jul 2025 9:39 pm
Bartoszwhisky
Connoisseur
87
17 aug 2025 9:00 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Squinugie
Connoisseur
87
31 aug 2025 10:40 pm
нос 86 · вкус 89 · финиш 86
Spekkhogger
Connoisseur
85
05 sep 2025 1:47 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Paszko
Expert Senior
86
13 oct 2025 11:01 am
much lighter than the 13- and 14-year-old versions - less expressive, surprising wet skin threads despite its young age
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | delicate and difficult to define, a bit of dust, some red fruit, cherry, vanilla, delicate threads of leather, slight smokiness |
| Вкус | 87 | dry cherry, dust, delicate smokiness, wet leather, quite consistent with the scent with a slight accentuation of fruit threads coming to the fore |
| Финиш | 86 | delicate and medium-short, more dry towards dust and cherry |
Maggus
Expert Senior
87
29 oct 2025 5:41 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Casketje
Expert Senior
89
08 dec 2025 8:24 pm
I've had this a few times now and every time it surprises me. On paper - Hazelburn, 8 years old, sherry, fairly low ABV - this would appear one of the "friendlier" type of whiskies coming out of the Springbank distillery, but the reality is the complete opposite of an easy dram. It's bone dry, salty, slightly tannic on the palate and filled with a slight peatiness/Springbank funk/cigar box/engine oil type of vibe on the nose. Only in the finish do you start getting a bit of sweetness. Absolutely jam packed with flavour and smell too. I think this is a very impressive release, especially at only 8 years old.
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Hvdree
Connoisseur
86
16 dec 2025 11:47 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Yasu89
Expert Senior
87
23 dec 2025 12:28 am
86/87
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
TheWhiskybossch
Connoisseur
87
18 apr 2026 8:57 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Jour.Ray
Expert Senior
87
20 sep 2026 8:45 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
paralyzed_frank
Connoisseur
87
16 jun 2025 8:28 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
switzyuk
Connoisseur
89
07 jul 2025 10:52 pm
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
JBKwb
Connoisseur
87
27 aug 2025 10:22 am
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
PBoe70
Expert Senior
86
29 aug 2025 10:51 pm
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
benjamin_nevis
Expert Senior
88
22 sep 2025 5:31 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | damp dunnage, sherry hazelburn--perfect. sweet fermented notes, pear, banana almost peat |
| Вкус | 87 | a tad one dimensional, but thick and sherry in balance so it does that dimension very well |
| Финиш | 89 | more complex when the excess sherry fizzles away. It leaves a burst of lemon, more hazelburn, closer to nose, chewy, fermented, long |
Tordeaux
Connoisseur
88
06 oct 2025 6:18 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
manspear
Expert Senior
87
15 oct 2025 5:09 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
jazza
Expert Senior
87
18 oct 2025 9:53 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Delicate orangette, light and thin smoke, roasted coffee bean, simple, well done, not complex for a penny, but enjoyable. No off note |
| Вкус | 88 | Liquid caramel, nuts, chocolate, coffee, big dose of sherry, quite greedy and full of Oloroso cask, no doubt. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium /short finish, on chocolate and caramel and spices, nothing wrong, but not that exciting. |
Matthias80
Expert Senior
87
31 oct 2025 8:55 pm
Tasted in Baden 10/25. The exhibitor claims to have had the bottle on the counter back in May. I must have missed it. Man, is it delicious. His hand briefly twitched towards his wallet...
Slàinte Mhath
Super Administrator
87
22 nov 2025 4:52 pm
Quick hit review. A young malt from fresh Oloroso casks - usually that should set off alarm bells. However, the good people at Springbank know what they are doing. The nose is extremely funky and flinty, think of imploded TVs, copper coins and gunpowder, taking turns with pink grapefruit, plums and barnyard notes. On the palate, zesty oranges, lime juice and raisins mingle with caramel, menthol and hints of salt. Citrus fruits, resinous oak and lingering herbs remain in the savory finish. I'm pleased that the sherry isn't too dominant - this is a great Hazelburn. RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
88
28 nov 2025 6:51 pm
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/dramdiary-sessions-nov-2025/ C: If you’re wanting for oloroso to steer young Hazelburn, then this could be your bag, and for many, it’s just that. From my perspective, plenty is lost/compromised [to the cask], including jam & quince jelly notes so prevalent and key to the Hazelburn profile. That said, the oloroso character, here, is welcomed in its own right, but like Kilkerran also, I often struggle to see the pros over the cons over this approach – as someone who feels protective over HB you understand. All in all, plenty to admire.
DraminNino
Expert Senior
88
25 jul 2025 9:08 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Leather, rubber, a touch of caramel. The distillery's character is clearly recognizable; there's a dirty, oily quality. Somewhere in the background, a few red fruits lurk. This whisky doesn't hide its youth, yet it still seems complex. |
| Вкус | 89 | In the mouth, more red fruitiness, wild berries, again a lovely, typical dirtiness, rubber and a bit of oil in the gears. Leather, a touch of wood. Truly delicious. |
| Финиш | 88 | Finish again characterized by light fruit, dirty, oily notes and a nice bitterness from the wood |
robbert88
Connoisseur
88
25 jul 2025 10:45 pm
Wow! I really enjoyed this. What a whisky! It's a bit gritty, which pairs so wonderfully with Campbelltown. This works so well!
YD84
Expert Senior
88
16 aug 2025 11:23 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
neus007
Expert Senior
88
29 aug 2025 7:53 pm
The_Osprey
Expert Senior
87
04 sep 2025 10:41 pm
Hazelburn 8 year old, 2017-2025, 48.2%, ex-oloroso cask. 25ml sample from HopScotch, consumed Sep 2025. Mid tone amber. Aroma is orange and rhubarb, some eucalyptus, subtle redcurrant and cherry cough sweets. With time those tangy initial notes die down and it becomes more brooding and cherryish. Body is rounded, moderately oily. Very soft on the palate yet has a big punch of cheesy Springbank funk to start, unsweet cherry, raisin. Some soft woodiness pulls through all the fruit. Definitely doesn’t drink young and not too cask dominated either. It’s a good dram. Fairly simplistic but definitely very enjoyable. 3.65/87
Onewaller
Expert Senior
90
29 sep 2025 12:34 pm
нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 91
StefanKatonaXXL
Expert Senior
88
04 oct 2025 6:24 pm
Both in the aroma and in the taste there is a strong sherry, chocolate, dried figs, goat, maybe nuts, but also a very pleasant salty undertone which I was quite pleased with. The whisky is very smooth, very easy to drink. I could have liked it very much if I didn't hate such sherry whiskies....
gaboruso
Connoisseur
88
22 oct 2025 8:59 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
MrGlenfarclas
Connoisseur
87
11 nov 2025 9:36 pm
Typical Springbank musty aroma from an old cellar. Red berry compote with tart currant. Lots of cinnamon. Orange studded with clove. Slightly pungent on the nose. Significantly sweeter on the palate. The fruit clearly dominates. Sweet cherries with cream and a dash of Amarena cherry. Very tasty but relatively simple.
Dris
Connoisseur
87
04 jan 2026 10:50 pm
Mixed Bag of Campbentown, 12Nov2025: Glen Scotia 8yo OB 2015 SC https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/244488/glen-scotia-2015 85+ Springbank 5yo 100° Proof (25/100) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/281747/springbank-05-year-old 87+ Hazelburn Hand Filled Distillery Exclusive https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/283837/hazelburn-hand-filled-distillery-exclusive 88- Hazelburn 10yo (20/138) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/182579/hazelburn-10-year-old 88- Hazelburn 8yo Oloroso 2017 (25/33) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/277986/hazelburn-2017 87+ Kilkerran 16yo (25/109) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/281863/kilkerran-16-year-old 85+
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | - |
| Вкус | 87 | + |
| Финиш | 87 | - |
LDB
Connoisseur
88
30 aug 2026 7:49 pm
Pure enjoyment, straight from Campbeltown. Interesting, delicious, well-balanced – that's all I need to be happy right now (price is irrelevant at this point).
DawidAC
Expert Senior
86
27 jun 2025 10:43 pm
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Sendilkelm
Expert Senior
87
22 aug 2025 10:23 pm
gaboruso
Connoisseur
88
19 sep 2025 9:30 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
cachalot14
Connoisseur
88
20 sep 2025 3:28 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
VEF206
Connoisseur
87
08 nov 2025 12:06 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Joschbert
Expert Senior
87
27 dec 2025 12:02 am
peatbogger
Specialist
88
11 jan 2026 8:36 am
A sample from Slàinte Mhath. In the recent Springbank release I chose the Longrow 100 Proof over this. That is not opened yet, so I can't be sure, but I liked this one so much I may come to regret my choice.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | First thing that hit me is the sherry wood. But it's all good. Quality cask. Chocolate, coffee, plums, sweet orange. Light note of old mechanical machinery. |
| Вкус | 89 | Oily texture. Sweet dark coffee, almost like a coffee liqueur. Light spice and some dry herbs. Despite that Hazelburn is un-peated there is a good amount of "funky" earthiness here. |
| Финиш | 87 | More wood coming through in a medium+ finish. Still a lot of sweetness, but it goes in the direction of dry. |
paaliversen
Expert Senior
89
03 feb 2026 9:05 pm
Just WOW
Spoerkel
Connoisseur
88
28 feb 2026 12:15 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
WhiskyBeliever
Expert Junior
89
11 apr 2026 11:54 am
Here's another tasting from my favorite distillery. I lose a little objectivity with this distillery, although it also makes me more demanding. Of the three brands, Hazelburn is the one that gives me the fewest thrills, behind Longrow and the absolute master, Springbank. But here we can say that it's really well done. Favorite Delicious whisky
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 90 | Wow, that's good! Old wood, resin, tea leaves, blond tobacco, pine, cloves, cinnamon, oriental spices, a little dust (old attic) that I like Lots of fruit including strawberries, black cherries, blackberries, oranges, tangerines, cooked plums, raisins, blood oranges, candied orange peel, fruit paste, almonds, hazelnuts, coffee, dark chocolate, leather, Light marine notes that bring freshness. Complex, profound, I could spend hours on it The nose is constantly evolving. |
| Вкус | 89 | We find the aromas from the nose, the complexity, the depth The texture is silky Nothing to say, it's a delight in the mouth |
| Финиш | 89 | Medium-long finish of strawberry jam, oriental spices, blood oranges, and old wood Still with light iodine and marine notes |
BK_
Expert Senior
86
20 jun 2026 10:27 am
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
rich_93
Expert Senior
87
07 jul 2025 10:18 pm
Tasted from a sample, in a head to head of two young Springbank releases, the recent Hazelburn 8 Oloroso (WB277986) and the 8yo 2024 Local Barley (WB266696). The Springbank shows more structure and development at this age, but its powerful spirit is still somewhat untamed. The Hazelburn is delicious and has matured faster, but its youth shows in the lack of development and finish. I think they’re roughly equal in enjoyment, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for a bottle, especially at auction prices for the Local Barley. The standard 10 is more impressive, and I’ve had much better Local Barleys. Still nice though, and they’re definitely not boring.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Soft and gentle, with a nice balance between distillate and cask. With a warm boozy fruitiness that brings it closer to some young rums than whiskies: mango, coconut, raspberry, with perhaps some tart cranberry. The signature gunky, earthy waxiness comes through nicely, and the youth barely shows in the faintest spirity edge and fresh wood spice. That’s to be expected; this triple-distilled style tends to show well at an early age. Water brings out more of the Oloroso in raisins and walnuts, while revealing some oranges and a little lime. |
| Вкус | 87 | Medium-light, yet with an enjoyably waxy and oily mouthfeel. Starts beautifully fresh, with zesty citrus on an elegant maltiness, keeping the signature punchy lime note alive throughout the palate, and showing a hint of passion fruit because of it. There’s a good level of maturity here as well, but most of the event is in the arrival, with not much change in the development. Supporting the fruits and the malt, we have earthy/mossy/volcanic-mineral and damp woody aspects adding complexity, yet I feel it’s a little less together than the nose was. |
| Финиш | 86 | Initially fairly simple, spicy and spirity, this is where the illusion is revealed, and we’re reminded that this lovely number is still rather young. There are long echoes of pleasing citrus fruit though, which are not bad at all. |
Expraesi
Connoisseur
90
13 jul 2025 5:41 pm
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
Minhawali
Expert Senior
87
19 jul 2025 4:52 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
dapoinbua
Connoisseur
86
06 aug 2025 12:16 am
claymore84
Expert Senior
78
08 aug 2025 3:28 pm
Tasted on August 8, 2025. Unbalanced and immature. Recent years have been significantly better.
alex..w..fan
Connoisseur
82
16 aug 2025 7:39 pm
A cute nose promised, but no... then young and simple... the disappointment of the evening. 21 20+ 20 20+ 82
Christopher.iron
Expert Senior
89
21 dec 2025 2:56 pm
One of the best Hazelburns I've ever tasted. The nose was already a fantastic experience, and I didn't expect this 8-year-old to be so good. This one is definitely going into my collection. Hopefully, it'll still be available when I'm back at the distillery.
geriud
Connoisseur
88
17 jan 2026 7:41 pm
WDarog
Expert Junior
88
18 feb 2026 8:43 pm
Tons of red fruits both fresh and dried, marine notes, young spirity green-ness, porridge with chocolate, toasted malt, cashews, tobacco... Great complexity for such a young bottling!
Whisky-Fancier
Connoisseur
88
09 mar 2026 2:12 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Thatch
Expert Senior
87
18 apr 2026 8:00 pm
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Hanqing_Zhu
Expert Senior
88
19 jun 2025 8:28 pm
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
MAXOESI
Connoisseur
87
25 jul 2025 2:59 pm
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
DLi
Expert Senior
88
01 nov 2025 5:03 pm
Petrol, polish, engine oil, salted plum, roasted hazelnut peel, trace of peat, porcini mushrooms.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Highlander65
Expert Senior
—
06 dec 2025 8:31 am
Milan, November 29, 2025. Tasting at MWF Very good, looks well beyond his age.
JacobaEd
Connoisseur
86
21 jan 2026 9:53 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
MaltAgenda
Expert Senior
88
04 mar 2026 12:08 pm
Vibrant and fresh flavours, lovely fizziness, a tad sweet but well balanced. Tried several times at different levels. Got better, fresher and brighter with air.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Orange crème brûlée, tamarind jam, raspberry cheesecake, loads of Muscovado Cherry, lime and Vanilla Coke Chocolate coated hazelnuts Farm and industrial oily notes comes out with air |
| Вкус | 89 | Sweetened passionfruit syrup, lime jelly and fresh kumquat Strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar with bunches of fresh mint and some lemongrass Just-ripe silage, caramelised whey and cream cheese |
| Финиш | 88 | Passionfruit and lime again, now coated in dark chocolate Polished brass, tinned pineapples and eucalyptus A lot more prunes with air |
feolai
Connoisseur
87
09 mar 2026 2:35 am
Aroma：Pronounced；Palate：87/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
BWI
Expert Junior
90
16 mar 2026 10:04 am
Comments will follow. A rather extraordinary whisky, combining distillate (triple distillation) and an exceptional Oloroso cask.
waldwhisky
Connoisseur
87
31 mar 2026 9:10 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Dirac
Connoisseur
87
17 apr 2026 5:45 am
Complex, worth savoring. The sweetness of the sherry is not pronounced.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Vintage~1973~
Expert Senior
85
11 oct 2026 8:58 pm
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
LongPourAmourBlog
Expert Senior
82
06 jul 2025 6:57 pm
Blog on www.longpouramour.com on 9 July 2025. My conclusion: "Weird, I had high expectations of this Hazelburn, but I cannot seem to make it work. It has its qualities, but it is not a high flyer."
WantsWhisky
Connoisseur
87
06 jul 2025 10:39 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Sweetspot
Connoisseur
89
22 jul 2025 9:51 am
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Archer
Connoisseur
86
10 aug 2025 10:38 am
The nose is an absolute force: very expressive, surprisingly ripe and – for a Hazelburn – quite robust. On the palate and in the finish, it definitely reveals itself as an eight-year-old youngster, so that in the end you get exactly what the label says: an 8yo Hazelburn.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Fresh leather, a touch of furniture polish, raisin bread, rum-grape-nut chocolate, marzipan, and a hint of fermented blueberries. Earthy and mineral, although the latter aroma is nowhere near as pronounced as, for example, in the current Springbank 8 Local Barley. It doesn't make an immature impression at all; the nose is very promising. |
| Вкус | 85 | A fruity and creamy start, slightly tingling, similar to a not-yet-fully-dissolved multivitamin tablet. The taste is also consistent, with its fruity notes seeming more like they're of artificial origin. After the initial creaminess that settled on the tongue, the malt rises from the tongue—driven by a menthol note—and now floats freely in the mouth. Spicy, mineral aromas, marzipan, strong espresso. |
| Финиш | 84 | Relatively short, but very tasty, mineral and spicy finish, with a hint of menthol still present. |
NieZnajacSieNaWhisky
Expert Senior
87
31 aug 2025 8:03 pm
Aroma: Blackberries, horse blanket, dried fruit (peaches, plums), almonds, ripe strawberries, wild rose jam. Oak, camphor, old raspberry jam. Taste: Lots of dark chocolate, but not overwhelmingly sweet. Gooseberries, chokeberries, hazelnuts, candied pineapple, orange zest, a hint of spices. Finish: Even more dark chocolate. Chocolate-covered raisins, maple syrup, hazelnuts, gooseberries, currants. Pleasant fruity tartness and light tannins at the end.
Sapfiwhisky
Expert Senior
87
27 sep 2025 1:07 pm
kringo86
Expert Senior
85
12 oct 2025 10:41 pm
A very spicy, yet somewhat young and somewhat flatter, Oloroso-aged hazelburn. It definitely lacks depth and unfortunately doesn't compare to, for example, the 15 from 2023.
Glenrothes1973
Connoisseur
88
17 oct 2025 10:19 pm
Tried from a 2cl sample
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
SAND
Expert Senior
87
01 jan 2026 10:13 pm
A nice and tasty, sherried Hazelburn (as so many of them are). My only question is this: where does the cask end and the whisky begin...?
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | NOSE: Cereal, honeyed young Oloroso notes with dried yellow and red fruits, sweet wheat or semolina porridge, dried citrus notes of orange rind (fresh and dried), orange oil and orange liqueur, then smokey notes, think hints of Lapsang Souchong. All in all a pretty interesting, if soemwhat "well behaved" nose. (88-89p) |
| Вкус | 88 | TASTE: The arrival is sweet, almost honeyed before the citrus acidity and mild spiciness sets in on the mid palate. Fresh cream toffee, even Creme Brulee. To me there is clearly a sweet milky/dairy side to this taste, revisiting my previous notes I still find "Highland Ceylon tea with milk" (87-88p) |
| Финиш | 86 | FINISH: Sweet, honeyed, with "modern" heather honey influence (I think that's the young, light Oloroso cask speaking). (86p) |
Igitor
Connoisseur
88
28 mar 2026 4:10 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
orz12382
Member Senior
86
24 oct 2026 1:06 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Nose Cranberry, black cherry, cinnamon raisin, leather, pulpy pineapple, hint of beeswax |
| Вкус | 87 | Taste Red fruit, orange pulp, candle wax toffee pudding, earthy, spice |
| Финиш | 86 |
dongolzo81
Connoisseur
87
13 jul 2025 10:30 pm
The malt has its qualities, which fit very well into the range of slightly dirty Hazelburn Olotoso maturations. At this young age, it's absolutely unmistakably Springbank Distillery, even though it's unpeated and triple distilled. The nose promises a bit more depth than the palate can actually convey. Nevertheless, I like this young maturation, even slightly better than many of the 12/13/14 year releases; the casks were quite active over the eight years. The bottle was freshly opened yesterday, and if there's any oxygen left, Hazelburn will come back into my sights, as I currently prefer the distillery's light and heavily smoky versions. Edit 11 days later: The air has already done the whole thing a world of good. I'm raising the rating slightly for the neck and significantly for the finish.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Andre Lautensack
Expert Senior
82
05 aug 2025 9:33 am
Hazelburn is probably not for my palate young, impetuous, unbalanced, the sherry is simply ironed on, does not go well together A fair price would be under €100, although for other distilleries you would be closer to €50. I can't understand why anyone would pay €120 or more for this, but I hope everyone enjoys it!
KayMeertens
Connoisseur
88
21 aug 2025 8:34 pm
Reminds me of Springbanks from the past, very well-done.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | The nose is pretty old-school. Leather, wax, blueberry, kaki fruit, red apple and peat. |
| Вкус | 87 | Coffee candy, blueberry, honey, biscuit, tangerine and peat. |
| Финиш | 89 | Mocha, wax, leather, biscuit, peat, blueberry and orange. |
Lego
Expert Senior
88
25 oct 2025 6:19 pm
SB's amazing ability to squeeze the most out of 8 years in barrel. Very interesting to compare with 8 CC in Oloroso. Unlike many past releases, this one is closest to 8 CC in Oloroso. Chocolate, cocoa, fuel oil. Dirty and cool malt.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
MichalESTD1986
Connoisseur
86
29 oct 2025 9:18 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
maciejchef
Expert Senior
88
06 dec 2025 10:39 pm
Nick_Hildebrand_2000
Connoisseur
86
14 dec 2025 10:07 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
SAND
Expert Senior
87
17 dec 2025 9:20 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Fairly modern Oloroso Sherry nose.Sweet semolina and a grainy note reminiscent of wheat or oats. Citrus notes, mainly fresh orange peel / orange oil and Bergamot oil. Later heather honey and light toffee. |
| Вкус | 87 | Light Sherry driven palate (the lighter side of Oloroso, or in other words this appears to have been in casks seasoned by fairly young and light Oloroso). Light sweetness. Light toffee. Highland Ceylon tea with milk. With time some slightly darker and honnied notes appear. |
| Финиш | 86 | Light and sweet. Some heather honey. |
bobigr
Expert Senior
86
17 may 2026 2:33 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Klexx
Connoisseur
86
22 may 2026 9:31 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Odoaker
Member Junior
86
01 jun 2026 2:59 pm
Hazelburn 8 is a complex and well-balanced whisky. Objectively, it deserves 87 points, but subjectively, it lacks that special something. Therefore, I'm giving it 86 points.
maurisso
Connoisseur
88
23 jun 2025 12:32 am
Put this filthy thing up for auction too
minialkoff
Connoisseur
83
17 aug 2025 7:05 pm
21+21+20+20.5
Peatdragon
Newbie
86
15 sep 2025 6:59 am
Good point: Dried fruit, jammy, savory Weak point: avv, mouthfeel
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
LakatosKE
Connoisseur
87
16 sep 2025 8:12 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | chocolate, salt, figs, dates, leather, tobacco, light farmyard, orange marmalade |
| Вкус | 87 | chocolate, hazelnuts, orange oil, gingerbread spice, tobacco, mint, kind of industrial note |
| Финиш | 87 | long - chocolate, leather, tobacco, mint, |
lukasz12
Expert Senior
87
26 sep 2025 10:09 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Sherry, chocolate, salt, dried fruits |
| Вкус | 87 | Chocolate, hazelnuts, honey and biscuits |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium, chocolate, raisins, dried fruits. |
eddi14
Expert Senior
87
26 oct 2025 10:40 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
kanpai79
Specialist
88
10 nov 2025 7:49 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Tk421
Expert Senior
85
27 nov 2025 12:28 pm
Nose Grass, sour grass, overripe lemons, hint of honey, wet forest morning, sour Really really interesting and unique nose. I don’t know I like it but it’s definitely distinctive. Palate The palate and finish basically mirror the nose. The nose does set the experience for this whisky. Herbal, herbal tea, garden herbs and spices, grassy, sour lemons, not much sherry other than some red berries, red apples, possibly a sour cask. Light bodied. Finish Sour, grassy, red fruit sweetness and gentle It’s hard to make sense of this one… characterful certainly comes to mind.
chormoon
Expert Senior
87
04 jan 2026 11:12 am
There are no memorable points.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
InbhirNis
Expert Senior
89
25 feb 2026 9:20 pm
Really impressed and surprised by this. The nose has a lovely autumnal combination of nutty sherry and damp earth. The palate is where the classic Campbeltown funk hits you, and the finish follows up with coal tar, sticky toffee and wax jackets. 2cl sample from the June '25 tasting kit. I need to get me a bottle...
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
karloff
Connoisseur
89
28 feb 2026 11:02 pm
This was a sample courtesy of Peatbogger and Slainte Mhath. Again it's been a long time since I've had a Hazelburn and it's good to see you my friend I've missed you.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | The unmistakable Oloroso nose and this has the trademarks. It's always baked cake for me and if it's straight out of the oven then it's a winner. Stewed and dried fruits is another one. There is something warm and pleasing. |
| Вкус | 90 | This just hits the spot on first arrival an then just snowballs with flavours and texture. This comes from a high end cask, just about flawless. A lovely mouthfeel and it's firing in all directions. Do I detect some smokey notes in there somewhere. I'm not even going to attempt to add water, it would be a crime. |
| Финиш | 89 | There is minimal spice in this and at times that let's everything else shine, then the spice can do what it wants towards the end. |
MaltVader
Connoisseur
88
18 jul 2025 9:32 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
palo_klabnik
Expert Senior
88
16 sep 2025 8:12 pm
Lovely stuff! Not too overpowered by the sherry.
Vladimir Ziryanov
Connoisseur
86
27 sep 2025 2:57 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Carl_DJB
Expert Senior
87
12 nov 2025 7:40 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
drwx
Expert Senior
86
18 nov 2025 8:15 pm
Musty oak, wax, polish, industrial oils, a hint of earthy peat, minerals, stone fruits, caramel, herbs, spices, nuts, malty. Short to medium finish here the youth shows and it's a bit flat, the 48.2% abv is integrated allright.
BarneyB
Connoisseur
87
04 mar 2026 8:54 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Ozzyosbourne007
Expert Senior
87
26 apr 2026 8:13 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Dusty and slight dried fruits. Kind of closed even after 30 minutes in the glass. Maybe some red fruits and hint of nuts/marzipan... Now after 45 minutes the nose starts to develop. Warming spices fill the aroma. Chocolate, cinnamon and other baking spices. |
| Вкус | 86 | Dusty and slight dried fruits. Kind of closed even after 30 minutes in the glass. Maybe some red fruits and hint of nuts/marzipan... Now after 45 minutes the nose starts to develop. Warming spices fill the aroma. Chocolate, cinnamon and other baking spices. |
| Финиш | 87 | Lasting taste with oloroso sherry notes and soft wood tannins. |
Yuliyan78
Expert Senior
88
16 may 2026 5:09 pm
Rekve
Connoisseur
86
30 may 2026 8:52 am
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
DerDennis!
Specialist
88
19 sep 2026 1:49 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
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159 € | —Hazelburn | -33.6% | 89.88 € 88.25 €–91.51 € · 2 из 21 | -76.9% | 125.00 € | -27.2% | 105.00 € | -51.4% |
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