Hazelburn – 8 Year Old 2001 Japan Bourbon Cask Strength (70cl, 56%)

Hazelburn 8 Year Old is a single malt from Springbank in Campbeltown, distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2010 at a cask strength of 56% ABV. It was bottled exclusively for the Japanese market from a single bourbon cask, chosen by Frank McHardy, then production director, and Gavin McLachlan, the distillery manager. Hazelburn is the triple-distilled, unpeated line made at Springbank. It has a strong bourbon influence and is sweet, with plenty of vanilla and a note of vanilla cake icing.