Hazelburn 2003 10 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1395

Jun 3, 2026, 17:41:06

First sip, pours out a lovely gold colour. Nosing it, I get these sexy lemony notes and some peculiar coastal notes, like a hint of sea breeze. Interesting. Taste-wise, it’s a bit of a journey. There’s a lovely slightly smoky lime and lemon up front, then some wax and lemongrass come through. It’s got that coastal thing going on, a bit of sea water and a wee earthiness. Honestly, at first, it feels a bit ‘too much’ – strong black tea and peppered grapefruits. But then it settles. This baby really likes water, a few drops open it up nicely. The honey and peppermint emerge more, and that very creamy mouth feel becomes clear. The oak started to take over after a while, with some fresh oak and burnt wood. Not a big, roaring malt whisky, but a big spirit for sure. The finish is rather long, with that charcoal and hessian note lingering. Overall, it works. Not unpleasant at all, very okay now it’s opened up.

Whiskyspace Notes 1321

Jun 2, 2026, 08:36:59

第一印象：不 unpleasant，有种老木头柜子的香气，颜色是亮亮的金色。 仔细闻闻，有点像新鲜刨开的橡木屑，混着蜂蜜和香茅草，还夹着一丝淡淡的煤烟味。底下好像还藏了点东西，像 strong black tea 那种沉沉的涩香。 喝起来不重，口感很温柔。但风味来了——先是 peppered grapefruits 那种带刺激的酸甜，接着 green curry 的香料感涌上来，挺开胃的。 尾韵很长，嘴里留着 burnt wood 的焦香，还有点像喝了红茶后的回甘。 有人说它太 light，但我反而觉得它很含蓄，需要你静下来慢慢找。加几滴水试试，风味会更清晰，那些 sexy lemony notes 就出来了。 是杯需要点耐心的酒，不 big，但挺有意思。😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1262

May 27, 2026, 10:18:44

Well, poured a dram of this gold-hued one. At first whiff – lovely slightly smoky lime and lemon jumps out, with a peculiar coastal note, like sea air after rain. It’s got this gentle sooty vibe, not big at all, but… works. On the palate, very creamy mouth feel. Green curry spice, a bit of peppered grapefruits, then – sexy lemony notes. There’s honey in there, and a touch of fresh oak. Not unpleasant at all. Found it a bit too much neat though, almost like strong black tea tannins. Ah, but wait – this baby likes water. A few drops and wow… the oak started to take over nicely, with a wee earthiness coming through. Lemongrass pops more now, maybe some peppermint too. The finish is rather long, with burnt wood and that charcoal hint lingering. Reminds me of small casks, somehow. All in all, very okay now. A peculiar one, not your roaring malt whisky. Just a thoughtful sipper. 🤔

Chris Cook

May 21, 2026, 21:10:52

Lovely cosy dram 🥃 Bit of honey, oak and soft spice, with a gentle fruity sweetness. Feels warm, smooth-ish, and easy to sip after a long day. Nice little peppery kick at the end.

Will Reynolds

May 14, 2026, 14:50:50

Nose first - wow, that's a proper kick of black pepper and cinnamon 🫚🔥, almost makes you sneeze a bit. Then comes through this lovely, warm honey and baked apples kind of vibe, like a pudding straight from the oven. On the palate, it's all spicy at first, kinda prickly on the tongue, but then it mellows into somethin' really smooth and sweet. Caramel, maybe a bit of dark chocolate? And a nice, long, peppery finish that just lingers. Goes down real smooth, that warmth spreads right through your chest. Quite the dram, innit? 🥃✨