For the better part of a century, generations of the Gordon family have steered the fortunes of two of the world’s most well-known Speyside whisky distilleries and some of the world’s leading Scotch whisky brands. During these long years, Hazelwood House, the family’s home near the distilling capital of Dufftown, has been a quiet retreat for contemplation, recreation and, of course, the sharing of a dram or two from the Gordons’ personal casks with friends and special associates.
In honour of its Speyside home and the fond memories made there, the family has recently introduced House of Hazelwood, a new standalone bottler that has brought the Gordons’ private stocks of old and exceptionally rare Scotch whisky to market for the first time.
Released in spring 2022 to much acclaim, House of Hazelwood’s first batch of bottlings comprised eight whiskies split equally across the Legacy Collection, which features unusual and unique highlights from the family’s inventory, and the Charles Gordon Collection, which is eponymously named for Charles ‘Charlie’ Grant Gordon, the great-grandson of Glenfiddich founder William Grant, and includes remarkable whiskies typically aged for more than 50 years.
Showcasing a range of historic and venerably aged spirits across the spectrum of Scotch whisky styles, House of Hazelwood’s first release included liquid as rare as the very first drops of spirit from the family’s Girvan grain distillery (limited to just 71 bottles and sold out within weeks), the distillation of which was overseen by Charlie Grant Gordon himself on Christmas Day 1963.
The star of House of Hazelwood’s autumn collection is undoubtedly the show-stopping 1963 release, aptly named A Singular Blend. Unprecedented at this age, this most singular of blends is composed not only of whiskies from the same region but of Scotch whiskies from the very same Highland distillery – with both grain and malt components stemming from the same year of production at the same site.
A stunning, highly unusual release showcasing the remarkable complexity that can stem from a single distillery and, to our knowledge, the oldest whisky of its kind ever to be released. Just 74 bottles are available for pre-order and, like The First Drop, it is expected to sell out within weeks.
Following the immense success of its first release and to celebrate the new Autumn collection, now available online, one lucky Whisky Magazine reader will have the rare opportunity to taste the full range of House of Hazelwood’s second release, while two further readers will be given a taste of the new Legacy Collection bottlings.
To be in with a chance of winning one of three exclusive tasting packs, simply sign up online here to become a House of Hazelwood ‘Keyholder’. Part of the bottlers’ inner circle, Keyholders receive benefits including members-only releases, invitations to private events and preferential access to new House of Hazelwood releases.
Top Prize: One tasting pack containing a 25ml sample of each of the four Charles Gordon Collection Batch 2 whiskies and a 25ml sample of each of the four Legacy Collection Batch 2 whiskies.*
And for two additional winners:
One tasting pack containing a 25ml sample of each of the four Legacy Collection Batch 2 whiskies.**
For a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes, click here to sign up as a House of Hazelwood Keyholder and enter the draw automatically. The deadline for entries is Sunday 11 December 23:59 GMT. Winners will be notified the following week. T&Cs apply.***
For those wishing to learn more about House of Hazelwood, visit houseofhazelwood.com or read the full Whisky Magazine editorial by Gavin D. Smith here.
*One prize only. **Two prizes only. ***Entrants must be over the age of 18 and/or of sufficient age to legally consume alcohol in their country of residence. Entry to the prize draw is automatic upon signing up to become a Keyholder and will be confirmed by email. One prize per winner only. Prizes are not exchangeable for a cash value. Winners will be chosen at random. One entry per person, per email address. Prizes will be shipped after 12/12/2022 and before 31/01/2023. Winners will be contacted up to two times within a period of five business days following the closing date, with failure to respond triggering a redraw. Winners will be notified directly by House of Hazelwood by email. Please see full T&Cs on the entry page.
The Legacy Collection Batch 2 (Autumn 20220)
In honour of its Speyside home and the fond memories made there, the family has recently introduced House of Hazelwood, a new standalone bottler that has brought the Gordons’ private stocks of old and exceptionally rare Scotch whisky to market for the first time.
Batch 1"s 'The Cask Trials'
Released in spring 2022 to much acclaim, House of Hazelwood’s first batch of bottlings comprised eight whiskies split equally across the Legacy Collection, which features unusual and unique highlights from the family’s inventory, and the Charles Gordon Collection, which is eponymously named for Charles ‘Charlie’ Grant Gordon, the great-grandson of Glenfiddich founder William Grant, and includes remarkable whiskies typically aged for more than 50 years.
Showcasing a range of historic and venerably aged spirits across the spectrum of Scotch whisky styles, House of Hazelwood’s first release included liquid as rare as the very first drops of spirit from the family’s Girvan grain distillery (limited to just 71 bottles and sold out within weeks), the distillation of which was overseen by Charlie Grant Gordon himself on Christmas Day 1963.
Batch 1"s "The First Drop" (Now sold out)
The star of House of Hazelwood’s autumn collection is undoubtedly the show-stopping 1963 release, aptly named A Singular Blend. Unprecedented at this age, this most singular of blends is composed not only of whiskies from the same region but of Scotch whiskies from the very same Highland distillery – with both grain and malt components stemming from the same year of production at the same site.
A stunning, highly unusual release showcasing the remarkable complexity that can stem from a single distillery and, to our knowledge, the oldest whisky of its kind ever to be released. Just 74 bottles are available for pre-order and, like The First Drop, it is expected to sell out within weeks.
A Singular Blend, from House of Hazelwood"s Autumn Collection.
Following the immense success of its first release and to celebrate the new Autumn collection, now available online, one lucky Whisky Magazine reader will have the rare opportunity to taste the full range of House of Hazelwood’s second release, while two further readers will be given a taste of the new Legacy Collection bottlings.
To be in with a chance of winning one of three exclusive tasting packs, simply sign up online here to become a House of Hazelwood ‘Keyholder’. Part of the bottlers’ inner circle, Keyholders receive benefits including members-only releases, invitations to private events and preferential access to new House of Hazelwood releases.
The prizes are:
Top Prize: One tasting pack containing a 25ml sample of each of the four Charles Gordon Collection Batch 2 whiskies and a 25ml sample of each of the four Legacy Collection Batch 2 whiskies.*
And for two additional winners:
One tasting pack containing a 25ml sample of each of the four Legacy Collection Batch 2 whiskies.**
How to enter
For a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes, click here to sign up as a House of Hazelwood Keyholder and enter the draw automatically. The deadline for entries is Sunday 11 December 23:59 GMT. Winners will be notified the following week. T&Cs apply.***
For those wishing to learn more about House of Hazelwood, visit houseofhazelwood.com or read the full Whisky Magazine editorial by Gavin D. Smith here.
Batch 2"s "The Old Confectioner"s"
*One prize only. **Two prizes only. ***Entrants must be over the age of 18 and/or of sufficient age to legally consume alcohol in their country of residence. Entry to the prize draw is automatic upon signing up to become a Keyholder and will be confirmed by email. One prize per winner only. Prizes are not exchangeable for a cash value. Winners will be chosen at random. One entry per person, per email address. Prizes will be shipped after 12/12/2022 and before 31/01/2023. Winners will be contacted up to two times within a period of five business days following the closing date, with failure to respond triggering a redraw. Winners will be notified directly by House of Hazelwood by email. Please see full T&Cs on the entry page.
