House of Hazelwood, A Minute to Midnight
A Minute to Midnight was released as part of House of Hazelwood’s 2024 Charles Gordon Collection, showcasing one of the family’s older, sherry-forward blends. Bottled at 45 years old, the whisky leans heavily into dried fruit, spice and dark sweetness shaped by long maturation. Powerful and concentrated, it is unapologetically intense, designed for late-evening drinking and experienced palates. The style reflects a deliberate embrace of richness and weight rather than balance or subtlety.
Nose
Blackberries, raspberries, dark fruits
Palate
Cinnamon, clove, mulled wine, red fruit compote
Finish
Oak spice, tannins, dark red fruit
Blackberries, raspberries and dark forest fruit define a bold sherried nose. The palate warms instantly with cinnamon, clove, mulled wine notes and red fruit compote. The finish hands things over to oak, adding dryness while the red fruit hangs on for a long, assertive close.
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House of Hazelwood, A Minute to Midnight
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