Hand-selected from the greatest inventory of aged Scotch Whisky in the world, aficionados and collectors alike are invited to take a journey through the House of Hazelwood’s third collection of aged and rare whiskies, which pay homage to the adventuring spirit of the Gordon family.
Released today, the collection of eight blended malt and grain whiskies takes connoisseurs on a journey from The Transatlantic 33-Year-Old Blended Grain Whisky, which reflects the very best that Scottish and American whisk(e)y making has to offer, to the coast of Islay and the Queen of the Hebrides, a 36-Year-Old Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky a heavily peated partner offering up a maelstrom of maritime characteristics.
Based on the philosophy that the whisky is ‘ready when its ready’ the collection of eight whiskies are once again unique, irreplaceable, and one-of-a-kind. This is most aptly reflected by the rarest whisky in the latest release - The Last Trace, a 58-Year-Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. With just 65 bottles available worldwide this truly is the last remaining traces of this Blended Malt, which has been matured in American White Oak for nearly 60 years.
Commenting on the third collection, House of Hazelwood Director Jonathan Gibson, said:
“Given the collection of whiskies that have been laid down by generations of the Gordon family, our biggest challenge is knowing which ones to select. This latest collection takes us on so many different journeys from far flung destinations as reflected by The Silk Traveller, a 44-Year-Old-Blended Grain Scotch Whisky reminiscent of the souks and bazaars that would have been at the centre of trading during the times of The Silk Road movement, to closer to home with The Garden At Hazelwood, which has orchard fruit characteristics within this 47-Year-Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. We hope connoisseurs and collectors will agree these are all truly rare and remarkable whiskies.”
We invited renowned whisky experts and writers Charlie Maclean and Howard Yu, to taste our third collection, with both commenting that these are exceptional whiskies.
Commenting on The Last Trace, Charlie, who has dedicated his life to studying and promoting whisky, becoming one of the leading authorities, said:
“This is one of the most extraordinary whiskies I have ever tasted. It has a creamy feel with a very light sweetness with coconut notes on the nose. It truly is one of a kind.”
As with the previous collections, these are the most compelling whiskies that the Gordon family inventory has to offer - a bridge between the past and the present, each parcel remarkable by virtue of its character, its history, or its method of production. The Old Ways, a 1972 Vintage Single Grain Scotch Whisky epitomises this as a true champion of a bygone time, the encapsulation of the 1970s whisky making methodology long since lost.
The final two in the collection leave their own standout, unapologetic and bold impressions on the drinker. An outstanding sherry bomb, ‘A Minute to Midnight’ a 45-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky is unashamed in its depth and is one to be kept under lock and key until it can be truly savoured in the quiet hours of the night. While The Hazelwood Highlander, a 33-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky, transports you to the rich luscious rolling hills of the Scottish countryside in summer. It is also the spiritual sibling of The Lowlander, which was released as part of collection two.
The House of Hazelwood’s third collection are available exclusively to order from www.houseofhazelwood.com and select luxury retailers. The 2024 Collection will be rolled out to international markets throughout 2024 including Germany, Italy, France, and Taiwan, with US and other parts of Asia to follow in 2025.
