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Плотный херес на 30% с бурбонной основой, тройная дистилляция даёт маслянистую мягкость и сухофрукты; опытные хвалят баланс и «спрингбэнковскую» породу, но многих смущают гвоздика, затхлость и завышенная цена.
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В аромате доминируют выдержка в хересе и сухофрукты — изюм, финики, чернослив, инжир, тёмные ягоды, наложенные на кожу, табак, лакированное дерево, шоколад, ваниль и сладкие пряности (гвоздика, мускатный орех, корица, перец); у ряда авторов проступают более светлые бурбонные тона — тропические фрукты, ананас, цитрус, спелые яблоки и груши, — а также морская солёность и лёгкая минеральность с нотами погреба и сырой земли. Вкус маслянистый и сливочный, со сладким стартом на изюме и переспелом винограде, переходящим в сухую пряность (перец, паприка), марципан, кожу и старое дерево; послевкусие средней длины или долгое, тёплое, сухое и вяжущее, с фруктовой сладостью, карамелью и дубом. Хвалят безупречный баланс, питкость, тройную дистилляцию, дающую гладкость, и чистую породу винокурни без грубости. Критикуют избыток гвоздики, затхлость, лёгкую серность и вяжущесть, а также «раскраску по номерам» на бочковой стороне; несколько авторов находят напиток скучноватым или менее утончённым, чем ровесник Springbank 21. Опытные ревьюеры держатся плотно в диапазоне 86–91 (в основном 89–90) и в целом благосклонны, тогда как остальные разбросаны шире — от 82 до 92, — и именно у них громче звучит претензия к неоправданно высокой цене за такой профиль.
Flawless sherry, very well balanced, very drinkable - very good!
| Нос |
91 |
Dried fruits, nuts, plums, dates, figs, old wooden cabinet, furniture polish, tobacco, brown sugar, milk chocolate, spices, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, sherry wood - very good! |
| Вкус |
91 |
Oily, creamy, acacia honey, spices, good sweetness, more dried fruits, pipe tobacco, chocolate, sherry wood, cloves, pepper, some herbs - still good! |
| Финиш |
90 |
Medium long, warm, fruity, spicy, woody |
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Springbank octet: 07Oct2023 Springbank 12yo OB CS batch 24 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/232398/springbank-12-year-old 88- Springbank 18yo OB (2023) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/215607/springbank-18-year-old 87- Hazelburn 21yo OB (2022) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/232463/hazelburn-21-year-old 90- Springbank 21yo OB (2021) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/196644/springbank-21-year-old 88+ Springbank 21yo OB (2022) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/215604/springbank-21-year-old 90- Springbank 22yo AD 1998 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/177919/springbank-1998-ad 88- Springbank 21yo AD 2000 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/188960/springbank-2000-ad 90+ Springbank 30yo OB (2022) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/210362/springbank-30-year-old 92-
| Нос |
90 |
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| Вкус |
89 |
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| Финиш |
90 |
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toffee, chocolate, dark fruits, tobacco, sweet spices, varnish, some astringency, vanilla, nuts, marzipan, no flaw, not bad but a bit boring
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
The Springbank team must have thought something of choosing a 70:30 ratio in favor of the sherry casks. For my taste it should have been a few ex-Sherry casks less, but all in all this is a tasty fellow with 100:0 Springbank DNA.
| Нос |
90 |
The high sherry content is noticeable and provides moist forest soil, autumn leaves, leather aromas. Dark blackberries, raisins and dried dates provide a tart-sour sweetness. Preserved plums. Attracting fruit flies. A note that I initially take for a hint of sulfur turns out to be cellar mold. Somewhat mineral. |
| Вкус |
90 |
Very sweet start with raisins, dried dates, overripe grapes, blackberries and raspberries. Dry and spicy, there is even a certain spiciness of paprika quite quickly. marzipan bread. Old wood, a creaking leather armchair, cellar mold, clay. |
| Финиш |
89 |
Medium to long, now very dry and astringent. Still an all-pervading sweetness of fruit, with peppered marzipan bread and caramel. |
Not as refined as the Springbank 21.
| Нос |
89 |
Mango, bramble, apricot, apple compote, vanilla, caramel and smoke. |
| Вкус |
87 |
A younger, rawer impression than the nose. Blackberry, apple, mint and peat. A little sweetness of marshmallow foam blocks too. |
| Финиш |
87 |
More peat. Blueberry, apple and mint. |
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
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нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Beautiful, dark amber color. The whisky is definitely oily.
| Нос |
92 |
The nose is very elegant at first. Lots of red fruit. Raisins. Red and brown candies. Underneath the aroma of ripe red apples. Yeast cake with fruit, apples and plums. Black cherries. Plums. Slightly perfumed. Beautifully arranged. On the second nose came citrus. In addition, sweet aromas: caramel and vanilla. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Dust. Basement. Some ash. A pinch of spices. Black pepper. A lot of fruits. Orchard fruit, but ripe and ashes. Ripe apples and pears. There is a lot of salt on the second sip. Citrus in the background, but sprinkled with salt and wrapped in ashes. |
| Финиш |
89 |
Caramel. Honey. Vanilla. A pinch of spices. White pepper. Dust. Ash. Basement. Citrus in the ashes. Orchard fruits in the ashes. Salty caramel. Long finish. It warms slightly on the second sip. |
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2022/09/22/campbeltown-malts-festival-2022-hazelburn-breakfast/ At the Campbeltown Malts Festival in 2019, we got to try three 21yo cask samples: Ex-bourbon: WLP83 Ex-bourbon: WLP85 Refill sherry: WLP86 ,… of which would help make up Springbank’s first core global release of a 21yo Hazelburn [in 2021/22]. I was lucky enough to try a batch sample of the then-unreleased 21yo in 2021 [WLP86] at The Whisky Show. The cask makeup of the now-released official 21yo is currently 70% bourbon and 30% sherry. N: The key note here is [slightly under-ripe] pineapple within the tropical fruits smorgasbord, old wooden school cloakrooms, a shoe box, peach melba yoghurt, fruity dusty yet fresh putty,.. and some sulphur to come? T: Bourbon first,… fruitiness building,… casks and spirit jostling for position,… liquorice > aniseed,….. distant barley oil fruitiness behind some sulphur [initially],… F: ,… [not overbearing] greasy slick heat at the back of the throat,… A few drops of water help with cohesion. C: Slight painting by numbers on the cask side. Otherwise, decent. Those lucky enough to enjoy a bottle will be better able to give deeper insights over time.
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нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Surprisingly distillate-driven, considering the age. That being said, it doesn't appear youthful, which is unsurprising, considering the age. Classic Hazelburn with no rough edges.
Nose-88; Taste-89; Finish-88.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
nose: candied cooked fruits, on grapes, dates, blueberries, hazelnut, candied orange zest extract a little pepper and caramel spices, dry tobacco leaves, chocolate, iodine; return of paint and baked vanilla blocked: sweetness as a bonus, then peppery spices, wet seaweed that has dried in the sun roasted scent, crushed nuts, coffee extract with cocoa powder, fruit the iodized mint grass with the pepper that comes back, a little astringent at this time, fleeting bitterness quickly erased by the caramelized sugar, the very sweet coffee grounds soaked woodiness that seems to settle on the taste buds, rough, woody, in shavings; the fruits again on the toasted orange zest, the crème brûlée, the bitterness and the peelings of walnuts and crushed hazelnuts. final: warm, long, toasted caramel, grilled candied orange zest, less grassy there, intense oak, traces of varnish and strong coffee.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
The underdog of Campbeltown. Spectacular smoothness and sweetness. Much better than same age edition of sister brands.
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нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Superb nose, marked by an intense varnished wood, so much so that I believe to detect a hint of peat, it is nuanced, on mirabelle plums, plum compote, gourmet vanilla, pastry cream, but also red fruits, leather, sponge cake, bread cake, candied fruit, orange marmalade. The mouth is perfect, full, smooth, very balanced, the Bourbon is a little more present, slightly lemony, with just the right amount of spices, paprika, parsley, thyme and rosemary, cinnamon. The finish is very well done, long and complex, the wood returns, heather, charcoal, grassy moss, green tea. A work of craftsmanship. It's very well done, I like it a lot, after that I'm not crazy about it either. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2022/10/hazelburn-21-yo-2022.html
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
unmistakably from the Springbank distillery
| Нос |
88 |
Sherry, malt, roasted aromas, cloves, nutmeg, salted caramel, maritime sea air, plum cake, leather |
| Вкус |
89 |
soft start - dry sherry, red grapes, toasted malt, red wild berry groats - a distinct dry woody component spreads throughout the mouth |
| Финиш |
89 |
red berries stay with the wood for a long time |
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нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Somehow doesn't really pick me up. Springbank without smoke doesn't seem to suit me, many Hazelburns have failed me. It's okay, but the price is unacceptable. A typical sherry profile with a little mustiness and too many cloves. And that's not enough for me for >300 €
нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
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I like it, but not a big hit and we don't have to talk about the PLV at all. Sherry comes through well, very soft probably also due to the triple distillation.
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
I like this pure feeling of Hazelburn. both bourbon cask and sherry cask.
| Нос |
79 |
Chocolate, sherry, some oranges, apples, apricots |
| Вкус |
83 |
Chocolate, sherry, orange, vanilla, oak, spicy, creamy |
| Финиш |
83 |
Oak, sherry, chocolate |
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 92 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
nice one, I'm missing only some more abv
| Нос |
90 |
Fruits, milk chocolate, sweet, vanilla, brown sugar , caramel |
| Вкус |
88 |
Very soft and delicate, burn caramel |
| Финиш |
88 |
long, dried fruits.... |
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Tropifrutti meets Maggi meets chicken soup in the nose. The fruit is dominant. In the mouth it is very oily, heavily malty-sweet with a hint of port aroma from the mother's still. Great debut for the 21 year old showjumper ... er Hazelburn.
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Delivers no aroma load, yet complex and aromatic - 16.08.2025
| Нос |
88 |
Nice and fruity, fig, apple, nougat, cough syrup |
| Вкус |
88 |
Mild and soft, fruity, spicy, fig chutney, apple, white chocolate, hazelnut |
| Финиш |
87 |
Medium-length, fruity, fig, date, oak |
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Very nicely balanced, medium depth.
| Нос |
91 |
Fruity, citric, tangerine, shery, dried fruit, walnut, toast, some mineral notes, oak spice, pepper, nutmeg. Good balance, refreshing, good intensity. |
| Вкус |
90 |
Sherry, dried fruit, citric, tangerine, spicy, cloves, oak wood, tobacco, good start, medium body, delicate and sweet texture, good aroma pressure. |
| Финиш |
90 |
Fruity, spicy, dried fruit, tobacco. Medium-length finish, good aftertaste. |
Dark fruit, hint of coffee, orange, spicy, leather, chocolate, sweetness of caramel and dried plums.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
A very noble part! Water is good for him. You should play around with it a little.
| Нос |
92 |
Fine spicy oak, liquorice, chocolate behind it, rusty metal, some liquorice, leather, old furniture, dry orange peel, fermented apples, dried fruit, some grassiness but very well integrated, overall very noble and complex - invites you to linger, with water it becomes fruitier , but loses some of the noble spice |
| Вкус |
90 |
Very creamy start, vanilla spiciness, the age is definitely there, citrusy and mineral, also here slightly grassy, here too the apple dominates with water and the spiciness recedes a little |
| Финиш |
89 |
Spicy finish, here too you can feel the age on the palate, very creamy and mineral |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
It shows its age, but it’s not my style. The quality is undeniable, even if it isn’t to my taste.
| Нос |
88 |
Nutmeg, cinnamon, incense, chocolate, rancio, tangerine “Armed with a touch of citric brightness and mustiness” The maturity is unmistakable, but I’m not sure it needed to be diluted—its aroma isn’t particularly strong. A musty note reminiscent of a humid cognac cellar rises first. Nutmeg and cinnamon blend with incense and rancio, while chocolate and fig emerge from within the mustiness. Aromatically compelling, but a bit too heavy to keep nosing for long. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Raspberry, fig, tangerine, apple pie, incense, dark chocolate, clove “Light yet weighty sherry” The notes themselves suggest a bright sherry profile, yet the aged character gives it unexpected weight. Raspberry and tangerine bring acidity, anchored by fig at the core. Apple-pie warmth follows, along with incense and a slightly bitter dark chocolate. Toward the end, clove becomes more pronounced. Very well made—with a faint hint of rum-like funkiness. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Raspberry, fig, incense, clove, leather, woody “Off-notes slightly peeking through” The aroma and palate kept things well covered, but in the finish, some unpleasant incense-like nuances and woody bitterness start to surface. Still, the overall structure and weight of the whisky manage to press those off-notes down. |
нос 92 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
wonderfully complex, rich, ABV perfectly integrated
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
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| Нос |
89 |
The smell is stronger than all the Hassoben I have ever drunk. Genting-style concentrated orange juice, microcomputer oil, aroma of stewed pork, smell of sweat, sea salt, fresh red apple pulp, citrus peel without peat, heavier, relatively raw mango pulp, old leather. The skeleton has a strong, mature aroma, roasted nuts, mixed nuts, citrus notes, canned apples, yellow peaches. 89 |
| Вкус |
86 |
Slightly less high-class, Speyside Citrus Shirley, with barley sugar as the skeleton, fuller apple pear juice, ripe orange juice, grapefruit juice, grapefruit peel, slightly astringent, slightly mango aroma, mint. The fat is medium, the wine power is medium, the mouth is slightly irritating, and the finish is slightly worse. p87b85 |
| Финиш |
86 |
Citrus fragrance, bitter grapefruit peel, pepper, pure black, slightly heavier. 86 |
This is a good whisky in my opinion, compared to springbank21, it will be a lot simpler, I don't mind if there is enough peat smoke, as a member of Campbell, I think Hasso has a big The more detailed distillation brings a very pure experience, and at the same time I think it still retains the great characteristics of Genting. Finally, the unreasonable price still restricts the favorability.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
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нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
Hazelburn 21 years, 46% alc. Original bottling (2022). Expansion: 70% sherry casks and 30% bourbon casks Nose: Gentle entry, the sherry clearly dominates with pleasant fruit aromas. I find strawberry candies, blackberry jam and figs, plus plum cake, apricots and honey, some cedar wood and white chocolate. Everything is strongly interwoven and very harmonious, the alcohol is not felt at all. Far away I smell the sea with a slightly salty dryness. Palate: Sweet fruity, then drier with a light touch of sea salt. I taste tobacco, blackberries, dried apricots, some grated coconut and cloves. A few almonds and oak add their delicate bitterness. Finish: Long, the fruit aromas decrease and here a very clear spice emerges. Cinnamon, ginger, pepper and salt, plus cold cigar smoke. Conclusion: The Hazelburn goes an exciting way from its harmonious fruit aromas in the nose to more dryness and spices. 88/100 points (2022).
The reduction is perfect. The double aromatic layer is very distinct in the mouth and really very pleasant. It is greedy, complex, while remaining easy. Succulent.
Initially it's quite sweet but it opens up really well! Full review at https://maltfascination.com/2023/03/29/hazelburn-21-2022-release-46/
Hazelburn's unique delicacy and lightness, artificial strawberry flavor, various nuts, SB's unique freshness and grass, very high perfection
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
| Нос |
91 |
To be honest, it's very similar to the flavor of Sherry Cloud Top, I really like it. I was the first to capture the waxy and soft tobacco flavor, and I am quite sensitive to it. Next are dark fruits (plums, plums, cherries) and aromas of raisins and nuts (American almonds, hazelnuts). The comfortable smoky, herbal, and leather scents slowly dissipate, making the overall feeling very gentle. Some savory aroma of meat broth. |
| Вкус |
90 |
The entrance is sweet and slightly sour. Obvious smoky, leather, and herbal aromas, followed by a waxy texture paired with savory broth and rich nutty aromas (such as American almonds and hazelnuts). The tobacco is ignited, bringing a slow warmth, accompanied by the fragrance of medicinal herbs, slowly lingering. |
| Финиш |
90 |
Long and lasting. The sweetness is enhanced in the sweet aftertaste, with honey paired with chocolate, raisins, plums, and plums. The full-bodied smoky and herbal aroma is still evident, and the waxy texture still envelops the mouth, with some leather and earthy notes. |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
| Нос |
89 |
When comparing yogurt and plums with Springbank 30, the aroma is severely suppressed. |
| Вкус |
90 |
Light powder, how come it's also lemon perfume? Then there's a little caramel, soy products |
| Финиш |
89 |
Plum, dark chocolate |
Nice whisky, but a bit too simple for the amount it should cost. Too much nuance has been wiped out by the sherry casks in the mix. There's also an overblown bitterness, subtly leaning towards sulfur. All in all, not a successful bottling if you really expect something special.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
It's like a tartly fruity Caroni rum (with every citrus and tropical fruit), plus maple syrup, and some sandalwood. This has way more flavour punch than the 46% suggests. 90+/91-. Great stuff, but it tastes more like it should be in the 180-200 euros range rather than the exorbitant prices it's selling for...
нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
You get the sherry markers as usual on the nose, with candied sugar, raisins, caramel but somehow it's not overwhelming, especially in the mouth where the bourbon parts come in with the vanilla. The hazelburn fruitiness is more there in the mouth as well and it leaves a nice warm finish in the mouth for a decent time.
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нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Smell: phenomenal. Maybe it's a little too much for me, I like it that much. Dried red berries, cherries, cherries, pipe tobacco, cloves, sea mist. really complex and wonderful, I would love to smell it. Taste: nice, with springbank dns, a little salty, somewhere there is an echo of peatiness, more mature oak notes give a little dryness. Old leather and wood seem small under the sherry. Nice and mature whisky. It's a shame that this was also the victim of the bully. (in terms of price and availability
| Нос |
86 |
Light sulphur, saltiness. Mineral notes and grass. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Red candy, ice cream feeling. Weak oak notes. Balanced and a medium body. |
| Финиш |
88 |
Long sweet finish. Touch of salt at the end. |
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
22 - honey 22 - 21 - 22 - very good drink
nose: red fruit, funk, sulfur, caramel apples, smells old mouth: touch woodspice, honey dew, watery apples, leather and cigar, spices, salted caramel, wood spice, finish: mid fragrant, sweet raisins, spices, licorice, Rated 87 points, delicious, I could drink it all the time.
A very nice bottling that has benefited greatly from age. Initially, yellow/tropical fruits are present on the nose, followed by caramel chocolate. A hint of raw coal lingers on top. On the palate, there is also a hint of leather and an oak note that lingers in the long finish. Conclusion: Significantly more complex than the 15-year-old Hazelburn, but the price needs to come down considerably before I'll buy a full-size bottle.
It opens with aromas of honey, dried apricots, vanilla, and caramel, much like the lower ABV version, but with an added richness and depth
| Нос |
92 |
The oak spice is slightly stronger, bringing in notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Darker dried fruits like dates and figs are more pronounced, giving it a richer aroma compared to the lighter citrus and milk chocolate notes in the 43.2% version. |
| Вкус |
94 |
Toffee, dark chocolate, and caramelized nuts lead the way. Baked apples and spiced pears emerge, along with a hint of oak tannins that give it a more structured profile. Compared to the 43.2% version, this one feels less delicate but more robust |
| Финиш |
93 |
The oak influence is stronger, leaving lingering notes of walnuts, dark chocolate, and toasted oak |
Tasting notes based on a 2cl sample from the "Springbank New and Forthcoming Releases - Virtual Tasting 2021" tasting pack. This was one of my favourites from the pack, and as delighted as I would be to try it again, I suspect the RRP will be a bit off-putting when it gets released. (Never mind the secondary market prices!)
| Нос |
89 |
Typical "funk" at first; barnyard, wet grass. There is also a slightly sharp fruity note, like a crisp white wine. Further nosing reveals some figs, dates, raisins etc. buried underneath. Buried even deeper is some stewed apple, rhubarb and custard. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Very nutty on the palate. Perfectly integrated oak. Milk chocolate, praline. Very smooth. |
| Финиш |
90 |
Superb: Lingering and confident, with a wonderful mix of smooth sweetness and mild spice. Wonderful almond note. |
The smell of raisins, slightly sweaty, cherries, plums, prunes, star anise, mint, medicine. The taste is sweet, but not overly so - ripe plums, peaches, apricots, pineapple. The finish is very fruity, lots of pears, green apples, apricots, peach.
Hidden gem of a whisky for sherry springbank lovers.
Sherry lovers should love it. Very well balanced with toffee and dark fruits.
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