Hazelburn 13 Year Oloroso Cask Matured

Smokey. Not as Smokey as laguvulin

This is how I like my sherry cask whiskies: caramelized peanuts on the nose, with a hit of burnt match and a slightly funky background note. It’s oily in the mouth and surprisingly bold for the ABV. There’s a big hit of tangy sweetness upfront and then a slow fade to a peppery spice. It finishes slightly sweet and tangy, with a long oily aftertaste of dusky brown sugar. Great mouthfeel and a cask that hasn’t completely overwhelmed the spirit makes this an outstanding whisky.