The Tops 33 Year Old House of Hazelwood 51.6% 70cl

House of Hazelwood is an ultra-premium Scotch whisky brand specialising in rare and old blends, drawn from the extensive private reserves of the Gordon family, owners of William Grant & Sons, the company behind Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, and other iconic Scotch names. Named after the family’s historic home, Hazelwood House, the brand offers whiskies of remarkable age, elegance, and provenance, many of which have never been available to the public before.

The House of Hazelwood collection represents decades of patient maturation in the family’s private warehouses, featuring stocks laid down by previous generations with no commercial deadline for release. This allows each whisky to be bottled only when it has reached its peak character, resulting in a portfolio of exceptionally well-aged and meticulously crafted expressions.

One of the defining features of House of Hazelwood is its commitment to blended Scotch whisky at the highest level. Unlike standard blends designed for consistency, these are small-batch or even one-off releases, often built from whiskies long out of production, closed distilleries, or rare grain stocks. Components may include Speyside single malts from the family’s own distilleries, aged grain whiskies with remarkable silkiness, and malt from long-forgotten sources.

The cask types used for maturation vary, but American oak ex-bourbon barrels and European oak sherry casks are central to the flavour development, alongside occasional port pipes, rum casks, or other specialist finishes. Extended ageing in these casks produces deep complexity, think ripe tropical fruit, dark chocolate, polished oak, dried flowers, leather, and gentle spice, while retaining balance and drinkability.

Because of their age and rarity, many House of Hazelwood releases are bottled in very limited quantities, sometimes fewer than 500 bottles worldwide. Presentation matches the quality inside, with elegant decanters, bespoke packaging, and detailed information about each whisky’s origin and maturation story.

Flavour profiles across the range are varied yet consistently luxurious. Some expressions lean towards the rich, sherried style with layers of dried fruit, walnut, and toffee; others are more delicately floral and honeyed, showing the elegance of long-aged grain whisky. The hallmark is a silky, seamless integration of flavours that only decades of careful maturation can achieve.

Our House of Hazelwood selection showcases both the Charles Gordon Collection and the Legacy Collection, offering rare opportunities to own and enjoy whiskies that represent the pinnacle of blended Scotch artistry. Whether you are a serious collector, an investor in ultra-rare spirits, or a drinker who values complexity and history in equal measure, House of Hazelwood offers an unparalleled window into the Gordon family’s private Scotch heritage a legacy poured into every glass.