I’ve received this wee sample by surprise, and set out to explore it the other day. Usually Abbey whiskies bottle good stuff, and This was no exception… Glencadam is the only working distillery in the region of Angus and after being Mothballed , it was re-opened in 2003. This dram was Distilled in 1991 and aged in a refill bourbon cask for 22 years, then bottled at cask strength. Only 96 bottles are available at 55.3% abv.
Glencadam 22 Year Old The Rare Casks Release 4 , 55.3% abv , £76.95
Nose: Very aromatic and fragrant. A beautiful nose. Lots of barley. Sweet juices. Golden syrup. Cotton candy and a zesty note too. A bit of a waxy note there as well. I could sniff that for hours. Really beautiful.
Palate:Oily and sweet. Very creamy too with a big honey note. Just a giant honey comb sitting there smack in the middle. A touch of exotic fruit too. Ripe melon. Fresh coconut milk. Milk chocolate with nuts, then turns biscuit-y and caramel-y too. Think lotus cookies.
Finish : Honey. Caramel. Sweet barley.
Bottom line:
The nose is stunning on this dram, with that aromatic honey, and candy with just the right amount of malt. The palate is also lovely. Excellent stuff. definitely in the 90’s.
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