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House of Hazelwood 47 Year Old The Silent Partner The Charles Gordon Collection Review

What happens when old peated malt meets rich, decadent aged grain in a blend? One of the finest old blended whiskies you'll ever try. Find out why.

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Tasting Notes

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This is a showcase of how well aged peated malt whisky can be a serious driver and provider of flavours within old blended whiskies. Showcasing both complexity and subtlety of old malts and grains.
Appearance:
Blushed Gold
Nose:
Lot’s of fresh honey and toasted cereals. Lemon oil and super fresh Limoncello on a scorching day. These very soft, very subtle notes of peat smoke, but it’s sweet peat. It reminds me of cured meats, charred fruits and comes across as almost minty. Waves of caramel and toffee start to push though as well, you get a solid combination of sweet, sweet smoke, fresh greenery and comforting, toasted aromas.
Palate:
The grain arrives first and it’s full of caramel, toasted coconut, toffee sauce, fresh mint, sugar syrup and toasted nuts. The malt side fills out the empty areas that the grain can’t quite reach in flavour. Subtle bready notes that remind me of brioche with lots of butter, orange marmalade, these really far away peat notes that come across as smoked salt.
Finish:
More excellent aged grain with the weight of caramel, toffee and coconut. This very much a whisky orientated around weight of the components. The grain is old, sweet and decadent. The malt side is present with it’s subtle, soft smokiness and these touches of gentle savoury notes like salt, smoke, soft spices and a massive finish that keeps feeding you sweetness.
Comments:
This is one of the nicest old blends I’ve had the joy of trying. The grain is rich, sweet and loaded with caramel. The malt side is bring some heft with smoke and sweet maltiness. Fabulously put together.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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