Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish vs Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish
Springbank
★ 5.00
£250
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Springbank
★ 5.00
£250
| Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish | Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Springbank |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 53.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £250 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish is better value at £250 vs £250.
For beginners: Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hazelburn 9 Year Old 2007 - Barolo Cask Finish
Only Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Pinot Noir Cask Finish