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Hazelburn 9 Year Barolo Cask Matured
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed
December 3, 2021
57.9%
Nose - Sweet ripe apples, plump golden raisins, floral honey, caramel, apple spice hard candies (w/ water) Adds a hint of sweet buttercream cake frosting & crushed smarties
Taste - Sweet honey, candy apple coating, bright sugar candy sweetness, light fruity metallic "funk", light grass, lemon zest, golden raisins (w/ water) Honey, green apples, hint of papaya sweet "funk", lemon zest, golden raisins
Finish - Lingering heat, bright fruity sweet, candy coating sweet, honey, light fruit "funk" (w/ water) Same
Score - 87/100
Final Thoughts - So I had to read on what Barolo was and turns out it's an Italian red wine, but you wouldn't guess that from the color of this one as it's fairly light in color and actually in overall experience too. I get an overall bright, refreshing, light fleshed fruit vibe from this one from start to finish. There's a light fruity "funk" that I get from this that makes it interesting, but not too distracting. Kind of funny how I identify it as a papaya funk in that I'm not a huge fan of ripe papaya, but it somehow works here.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - Maybe
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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