Hazelburn 2002 8 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1896

Jun 24, 2026, 00:48:20

Ah, that’s a proper dram this one. Warm porridge vibes at first, then a hit of Demerara sugar sweetness—like a proper pudding. Bit of French oak and barrique spice, almost like a posh wine cellar. There’s a whiff of rosehip and pencil shavings, bit herbal. Then bam—bitter oranges and pipe tobacco, proper loud and bold. Finishes with plums and apricots, bit of leather lingering. Lovely stuff. 🥃

Rob Parker

May 27, 2026, 05:45:29

Blimey, this dram hits you right in the nose with that wine cellar vibe—all heavy oak and Sauternes wood, like you've just popped into an old barrique warehouse. Tastes proper sweet, mind, think lemon drops and Demerara sugar, but there's a twist of pipe tobacco and leather in there too. It's very loud on the palate, almost porridge-like at first, but then it mellows out with a long finish that lingers. You catch apricots and orange marmalade upfront, maybe a bit of rosehip and bitter oranges dancing around. There's a yeasty kick, reminding me of rum agricole, and underneath it all, you get grass, herbal teas, even a hint of green tea. Feels like pencil shavings from a Jaegermeister bottle or something—sweeter than I'd expect, with a soft tea note. Extremely talkative whisky, this one. Cheers! 🥃😊

Jordan Bennett

May 6, 2026, 02:21:12

Right, so this one's got quite a character. It hits you first with this big, round, kinda sweet note - like honey and maybe some stewed apples? There's a definate warmth, not burn, but a cozy, spiced warmth. Then the smoke comes in, but it's not a campfire. More like... toasted oak or a distant bonfire. And it leaves this long, dry, slightly nutty finish. Quite lovely, really. The mouthfeel is proper smooth, too. Can see meself sipping this on a cold evening. 👍 Teaste is rich, with hints of caramel and maybe a touch of citrus peel? The smokiness lingers just right. A proper grown-up dram, this one. 🍯🔥 It's got that classic warmth and depth. Really savoury aftertaste aswell. Very moreish.

Eva Allen

Apr 27, 2026, 14:02:26

Right then, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is warm, got that smoaky hint like a open fire. 🔥 Taste is rich, maybe some dried fruit hiding in there. 🍇 Goes down smooth, warms the chest proper nice. Finish lingers abit, makes you wanna sit back. Definatly one for a quiet night in on this cold eveing. 🌧️ Proper good stuff. 👍

Roxanne Turner

Apr 19, 2026, 01:34:56

Right, just poured myself a dram 🥃. Lovely amber colur actually. Nose is proper sweet, gets me green apples 🍎 and pears straight off. Bit of honey 🍯 too maybe. Taste is smooth, definatly vanilla and oak. There's a lil spice kick 🌶️ but nothing too mad. Wait, there's a whisper of smoke 🔥? Or maybe chocolate 🍫. Finish is warm... lingers a bit on the throat. Proper nice for a quiet nite in. Would have another 👍. Cheers 🍻.