Hazelburn 2003 Rundlets & Kilderkins

Tasted at The Malt Taipei N Fresh almost ripe mangos and pineapples Honey lemon custard cream Coconut, vanilla and lime ice cream P Like sucking on mango pit Chewy mango lot100 Pleasant bitterness Roasted cassava root/yam F Long toasted pine nuts and lingering lemon grass and candied pineapple Lemon Bare barley oatiness

blind tasting

Single dram. Blind tasting. 2014_03

Pure, unadulterated whisky in the traditional style, in which the Fasscharakter does not drown the character of the distillate. Therefore, this whisky in the current finishing craze is almost a piece of nostalgia. Easy to drink without water.

This was my first Hazelburn dram, but it will be not my last. I was overwhelmed by this taste!

Unfortunately, skin does not get out of my socks. Actually older than 10 years, especially thanks to the very well-integrated alcohol. Even after the second tasting, the overall impression does not improve. I expected something more. Pity

This is probably the fruitiest whisky I have ever had, and I love that. It unfortunately lacks the texture and fullness that would propel this to stardom, but it is really damn delicious nonetheless.

A bit too spicy for my taste, but very greedy with a nice structure.

Quick hit review. Online tasting 08/2023. Springbank's signature is so unique that it shines like a beacon in the dark. It almost spoils the blind tasting. On the nose, quinces, apricots and charred wood mix with allspice, pepper and a touch of Fanta. Intriguing and complex. The lush and juicy arrival evolves with ripe stone fruits, savory notes and whiffs of peat smoke. Sweet oranges, milk chocolate and cinnamon linger in the long finish. A great Hazelburn matured in smaller casks! RATING: 4.2/5.0 stars ≙ 89 pts → FIRST-CLASS [+]

I haven't had very many better ten-year-old whiskies, that much is certain – especially on the nose.

As a Hazelburn fan, I saw a bottle of this beauty at Whisky festival Leiden this year. Got myself a sample to enjoy later and now is the time!

Great Whisky!! for me as a Sherry-Lover I was complettly on board with everything I got from this.

ralfy stuff on youtube : whisky review 445 - Hazelburn 10yo Rundlets & Kilderkins @ 50.1% rates @ 89

Magnificent, very pleasant to drink, interesting, oily. Neat and harmonious. One of the benchmark examples of Campbeltown. There's no sense of refinement, and I wouldn't say it's triple-distilled blind. If I were to hand it to you blind and ask if it was Longrow, Hazelburn, or Springbank, I'd say Springbank. 22 23 22 22

The nose is dominated by sugar and honey. The taste is oily, sweet and salty at the same time !! The finish is dominated by apricot, vanilla combined with a hint of smoke - although the Hazelburn should not contain smoke. !! No water needed.

Well balanced and full of flavors and yet there are something missing. It's quite light as expected from a triple distilled spirit. I remember Hazelburn as more complex than this one. This is a good summer dram and is in the same category as some well balanced good blends that are considerably more affordable. (Rating interval 83-86)

Characteristics of a Springbank- well balanced. Very refined. It has a nice golden colour. It doesn't require too much water to get the intensity. In terms of nose, limey with flowery perfume and sweet. Tastes of vanilla and lime. Loads of character but doesn't bite. Very subtle but with great character over time.  Finishes in a very creamy manner. May not have the body of some of the other drams. As a result just a drop of water will do to really taste each of the well balanced characteristics.  It does not deliver a heavy blow. It is delivers a pleasant experience with small surprises along the way and ends with a warm creamy touch! Great unique addition to my collection.

Every time I taste this whisky, I'll find something else in it. Great business!

Special spice .. Drunk in a small pup somewhere in Scotland ....

Aroma：Pronounced；Palate：87/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.

Tripple distilling make it very smooth, and the small casks give it lots of flavours and complexity. An instant hit in my book.

Tasting Notes: https://whiskycuse.wordpress.com/2014/07/30/hazelburn-10-yo-rundlets-kilderkins-ob-2014/

A nice dram with nice flavours, but I expected a more complex dram because of the 'Rundlets & Kilderkins' It gave more vanilla and oak.

Complex, but restrained Hazelburn. Interesting whisky.

My favorite whisky style, very iodized. You can feel the spray of the ocean whipping your face. The nose is great, extraordinary. In the mouth, it works very well but it remains not very complex. The finish is excellent, very long.

Campbeltown's distinctive peat, earthy, neat sweetness, spicy taste coming up from behind, easy to drink

The nose really extraordinary. However, too much bitterness in the finish. Quite difficult to get the ideal dilution.

Tasted this whisky @ dim's dram, and I instantly liked it, and bought it. Then again it appeared in the lineup @ the club tasting @ The Friends of the Quaich. My number 3 of the evening, The number 2 of the tasting with 45 points.

Thought it was a bit pricy for a 10yo when I picked it up, but so far the best whisky I've bought this year and well worth the €100

Matured in smaller 60 & 80 litre Ex-Bourbon casks which in turn impart lots of wood into this single malt which gives it more intensity of flavour and colour. 95.5 Points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

My bottle is a bit flat at this point. It's been sitting in my cabinet. I'm not a big fan of this bottling. It has a lot of things I love about Springbank. Such as . . . how did a bit of ash creep in here when all of the barley was cured with electric dryers? Residual left in the still from a Springbank run? Obviously, but how does that happen with a triple distilled offering? I guess from the first distillation and the ash kept clinging through the other two and a half like a phantom ghost note? I'm answering all of my own questions. Call me "the speculator" in this review. Herlock Sholmes. Deductive tasting (and smelling). No, there ain't any Springbank funk present in me glass, as might be expected if there were a toucha peat ash in thar. I'm not keen on what I take to be a perfume scent. The nose is slightly offputting. It reminds me a little of Bowmore Dawn, which I did not like. Other than these downsides, the malt is very good. I've taken off a full point for the weird perfume thing. A bit old lady perfumish, artificial floral seeming. However .. . on the positive side, there's a fairly crisp, clean almost dry mouthfeel as one would expect from a triple distilled whisky, but not from such a young whisky. The regular Hazelburn is too young for that. I like the finish quite a bit. It's medium but satisfying. Fruity notes here remind me a little of the Campbeltown Loch 21. A bit more tropical in this case. Papaya and guava instead of apples and pears, but then again that blend had some Speysides so it's not a good yardstick. I think there was 21 year old Hazelburn in the Loch, however, and more than a little. It's worth remembering this whisky aged in tiny casks is only ten years old, but it had a lot of contact with wood in such little casks. A pretty good finish for a ten year, if one can even call it that by industry standards due the experimental nature of what has been done. My favorite in this line was the Springbank, then the Longrow, then the Hazelburn. I don't think we will see other medium sized batches of little casks like this again. Too much work for Springbank. Somebody's pet project. But on a fairly grand scale. I guess strategically, it only added to the Springbank mystique as "that eccentric distillery in Campbeltown, a place that was once the whisky capital of Scotland and now is known for pretty much the brainchildren of the same guiding force (Mitchell).

Amber color. Definitely an oily structure.

Colour: Golden Syrup Nose: An infusion of chocolate, honeycomb and dried fruit combine well with a malty undertone, before a rich creaminess develops. ... Palate: Elegant yet complex with a combination of spices, sweeter candy notes, butterscotch, marzipan and sugared almonds. A rich oily texture is derived from its maturation in small casks, giving the impression of a maturity beyond its 10 years. Finish: Long, robust and medium dry. An earthy oakiness is infused with sweet salty notes which go on and on. Source: Springbank Distillers

21 22 21 21 85 Very good!

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2020/04/23/yet-more-loose-ends-april-2020/ This sample I decanted from a bottle I bought and finished back in 2014. I cracked it open for a vPub titled ‘All Roads Lead to Campbeltown’. Let’s see how I see things six years on. I shan’t consult my previous notes. Different place, different time, different perspective. N: Sure this has a bottling strength of 50.1% but it’s good to know my samples are staying nicely intact as the years pass by. In comparison to the Ben Nevis [WB], with significantly less sugary sweetness, the savoury > sweet citrus and phenolic minerality profile is desirably similar. I get a bitter soil note from cask and phenols perhaps, and a particular note of oven-baked then char-grilled lime from a dish I regularly ordered at a restaurant I used to play at. T: Boy this sample sure has maintained its essence. Decanting really pays off! With a little water, I get more limes/sweet limes/ baked limes/confectionary limes, with both oils and spice giving out some. A chewy mouthfeel comes at times. It’s refreshing to taste a desirable oak influence without overt resins or previous cask contents [Glen Scotia 15yo WLP]. There’s so much I haven’t mentioned, the light fudge, the sweet-citrus-laced honeyed maltiness,… Tonight I’m focusing on the general overview. Every sip gives a unique cask-unique & distillery-unique funk that wouldn’t be amiss within a [pure sugar cane] rum. Last time [so I did refer to my previous notes eventually], I mentioned candy and bubblegums appearing with mint and coriander, those last two herbal descriptors contributing to that [Chalong] rum reference/likeness. F: Soft fading finish on sooty = phenolic > > citrusy < minerality with a confectionary-fruity toilet roll-cardboard insert and ashy vanilla. C: This was a whisky sensation for me in 2014. The strength would have blown my buds! I’m significantly further down the whisky road but I still find this expression pleasingly and uniquely characterful.

Pear juice

There are those distilleries whose distillate manages to move you time and time again. For me, Springbank is undoubtedly one of them. Whether it is Springbank, Longrow, or Hazelburn, there is always a distinctive character that continues to surprise me. This Hazelburn 10 Years Old Rundlets & Kilderkins is another beautiful example of that. The whisky stands out as soon as it is poured. The rich golden-yellow colour and the thick waves that slowly glide down the glass immediately reveal a whisky with a lot of body. Even before the first sip is taken, you know that something special is waiting. The Hazelburn 10 Years Old Rundlets & Kilderkins demonstrates once again why Springbank is such a special distillery. The cask aging gives this whisky extra depth without overshadowing the character of the distillate. From the first aroma to the final seconds of the finish, this whisky remains captivating. Full, intense, and refined at the same time – a dram that can easily keep you company for an entire evening and that, for me, confirms once again why I am such a fan of everything that comes from Campbeltown.

SAMPLE N: Light honey sweetness initially coming across as speyside in style. Undefined dried fruits with ginger and chocolate. The special quality of this nose however is in the culmination of a rich, yeasty, grainy freshness with a mineral water quality and salty sea ozone, Its gritty too, clean and gritty, marvellous. Its a tricky nose to pin down as its layered and complex. I just got papaya and dried pineapples, clear as day. This is a worker and it duly rewards. T: Suprising bold oil based, peppery, salty mouthful, wood oils, herbals and botanicals follow before the malt sweetens slightly but the oil base remains true. Theres a zingy potency all the way through. Later a creamy sweetness joins the savoury oily arrival. F: Quicky fades revealing the woody herbal malt with a mineral saline finish before liquorice, lime gelatine, vanilla and ash appear as an encore. The grain is in tact from start to finish despite everything else going on. C: Complex nose if you spend time with it. The palate on the other hand is a different beast and a wonderful one, aided by the smaller casks used. This is a whisky that changes with every sip and every smell, terrific stuff. Scores a B+ BOTTLE N: Yeasty, bitty pumkin seeds and mineraly honey wine opening gambit for the nostrils, thick; sweet; nutty peat - oily and treacly, or maybe its more an oily syrup, either way its a delight. Ripe, hot bananas and over-ripe pears, cut potatoes, salt lake saltiness, stewed citrus fruits, hints of blueberry muffin and slow berries but ahh! now I’ve got it - its banana loaf, eggy banana loaf. concluding with dried comfrey and raspberry leaf tea. Most engaging nose with Speyside notes all the way through, and yes i know its a Campbeltown malt from the opposite side of Scotland. T: Oily, sweet and grainy [soft refined flours] becoming more lively as the green [cress] and fresh wood shows its oily card. The grain sweetness balances out any harsh bitterness. The wood spices get warm before some candy and bubblegums appear with mint and coriander. F: A substantial mellowing after the build, the candy turning to a waxy fennel, some citrus malt and carboxymethyl cellulose [thats E466, found in most icecream], but the malty spirit survives the journey all the way through. Aniseed and a touch of vanilla ash or maybe dust, yes dust - to finish C: Its not often you find a nose is as equally fascinating as the taste, but heres a great example.  There were so many tastes here that i couldn’t quite put my finger on, and the bottle went down so easily. [with many dad noises vocalised] that ill need another bottle to complete my impressions, hehe.  When i was a kid, a Japanese friend brought over a weird liquid plastic solution that came in a tube [red and blue] that you could pour onto a plate and, using a straw, blow little bubbles that set hard in the air. Whatever that stuff was, I got the taste from the smell of that stuff on the palate and some other equally weird and particular reminiscences even down to a smell that envoked my first game of hand shadow puppets, fantastic! This Hazelburn comes highly recommended as a fascinating and equally quaffable whisky. Scores a B++

Typed and should be even better with aeration

What a great dram! I wasn’t sure what to expect with some mediocre excitement in some reviews. It’s very similar to springbank 10. A little cleaner, with more salt, punchier, a little peatier (what a surprise!). Dare I say I like this more than my beloved Springbank 10? Pushing 91 to me, but let’s temper our excitement. A well made malt. I would seek out another. I like it better than the Longrow Rundlets (88)

Fruchtig und ölig. Wunderbar eingebundener Alkohol und ein schöner mittellanger Abgang.

Nose:- Whiff of new leather, wonderful herb packed with mineral rusty and sea breeze coastal note. Fishy with smell deep with nutty oil. Palate:- Sweet mouthfeel, delicious roasted malt, almond. Lightly citrus. Usual Campbeltown boldness but balance and not over whelming in any area. Finish:- Medium length, warming and gingerbread. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

What a fun sipper, same quality as the Springer R&K but accessible way easier. Would be perfect as a Hazelburn standard bottling.

Glad I finally got to try this one. There is a corresponding Springbank and Longrow as well. If they strike a similar vein, then they are winners too.

Smell Some funk Light smoke Taste Lots of juicy malt sweetness, slightly dark Some funk Very nice

Ardshiel Hotel, Campbeltown, 19.06.2026

Tasted the 19/3-2014, at Campbeltown Whisky Tasting incurred by Juul's Wine & Spirits in Copenhagen and held by Springbank export manager Melanie Stranger.

Beautiful, unspoilt, without frills - for over 70 ¬ no bargain, but also not outrageous.

Not just a jump bench without smoke - the Hazelburn has its own character, which I really like. He does not have the strong oiliness of his big brother, but is still very full-bodied and strong and shows a complexity that I would not have expected in a triple-fired whisky. Presumably, Springbank could distill 10 times and the stuff would still be great! Nonetheless, I will continue to favor the Springbank. The light smoke combined with everything I love about Springbank, just hits my taste much more.

It has that great Springbank fingerprint, yet it lacks a bit of balance and complexity. That said, I would certainly not say no to another dram.

Compared to the standard bottling of 10 (WID: 120188), it is even more full and fruity. The fruits are more yellow. Also some exotic fruits like lychee. In addition, slightly dirty and mineral notes. So overall more voluminous than the 10 standard, which I think is really good for the price. Rundlets & Kilderkins just makes everything a little better.

This part of the trilogy is dominated by heavy notes: old bog oak, old velvet curtain, burnt sugar.

For a non-peated malt, the ashy character is remarkable. Also that perfumy rose scent is very particular. The current average score of 87.5 is exactly right in my opinion, I'm having a hard time choosing between 87 and 88.

A decent whisky for a good price 84 points

It has this pleasant side of marzipan and fudge of contemporary Sringbank-family profile without - of course - the mild smoky salmiak and liquorice. Maybe some sweet citrus and apple instead. Anyhow it seems to me to have a bit nervous and incostent, off-balance quality and water doesn't seem to help, so no real swimmer either. The basic twelve year old is better, lighter for sure but also more consistent - as far as I can tell.

Well, not bad at all, very good, oak mole - the oak everywhere, but very carefully framed by other components, it was very balanced and balanced, I liked it, although I'm not a fan of the wood dominant.

Great one, higher strength and cask influence from the smaller casks take it to the next level compared to regular hazelburn 10. Love it. 89/90

The lightweight in the Rundlets & Kilderkins series. Very fruity and unusually light for a Hazelburn. So far I have had the sherry barrel matured bottlings and this one seems to have spent at least the majority of its time in a bourbon barrel.