Hazelburn 14 Year Oloroso Cask Matured

Similar to the 13, which I gave a glowing review, but I found this one harsher on the finish. Maybe the slightly higher ABV on the 14 breaks the balance for me. Water hurts more than it helps, flattening the flavors and blunting the viscosity.

Nose - springbank funk well placed with the lovely sherry notes, jam, perhaps a white chocolate, Taste - Oloroso and springbank funk. I know that's a simple statement but it's such a wonderful way to think about this one. Touch of chocolate, touch of vanilla, oak (much more noticeable than the 13 year, I only had the one of 12,000 bottles which I believe was the 2017 bottling). This is a great whisky, really special. Also rumor is this is the last of these "older" casks, hope it's not true but it's a pretty reliable source so buy a second if you see it. Anyway my tongue is fried for the week. I'll get back to reviews friday night.