Glencadam
Riserva di Amarone
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
Glencadam Distillery is situated in the ancient city of Brechin, Angus, just west of Montrose. Founded in 1825 by George Cooper, the distillery has changed hands numerous times over the years. Angus Dundee Distillers, a small independent distilling company, currently owns it. The distillery prides themselves on still producing Single Malt Scotch Whisky using the same traditional and handcrafted production methods as it has done for almost 200 years. Unusually,...
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Glencadam Distillery is situated in the ancient city of Brechin, Angus, just west of Montrose. Founded in 1825 by George Cooper, the distillery has changed hands numerous times over the years. Angus Dundee Distillers, a small independent distilling company, currently owns it.
The distillery prides themselves on still producing Single Malt Scotch Whisky using the same traditional and handcrafted production methods as it has done for almost 200 years. Unusually, Glencadam’s stills have lyne arms that run upwards at an angle of 15 degrees. This process promotes substantial reflux, contributing to the creation of a single malt known for its distinctive tropical and orchard fruit flavours. The distillery has always made a light floral, delicate whisky.
The Glencadam Master Distiller crafts Riserva di Amarone in small batches, carefully selecting single malt matured in exceptional American oak ex-bourbon casks from the distillery's historic dunnage warehouses. They expertly marry the whisky before finishing it in the finest Amarone wine casks, sourced directly from Italy.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Sweet aromas of cherry jam, marzipan, fruit nougat and pistachio bound with baking spices.
Palate - A wash of red fruits, crystallised ginger and strawberry liquorice mingled with oak spices, candied peels and cacao.
Finish - Layers of cappuccino, dark chocolate, Morello cherry and raspberry jam leaving a warming wood spice linger.
The distillery prides themselves on still producing Single Malt Scotch Whisky using the same traditional and handcrafted production methods as it has done for almost 200 years. Unusually, Glencadam’s stills have lyne arms that run upwards at an angle of 15 degrees. This process promotes substantial reflux, contributing to the creation of a single malt known for its distinctive tropical and orchard fruit flavours. The distillery has always made a light floral, delicate whisky.
The Glencadam Master Distiller crafts Riserva di Amarone in small batches, carefully selecting single malt matured in exceptional American oak ex-bourbon casks from the distillery's historic dunnage warehouses. They expertly marry the whisky before finishing it in the finest Amarone wine casks, sourced directly from Italy.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Sweet aromas of cherry jam, marzipan, fruit nougat and pistachio bound with baking spices.
Palate - A wash of red fruits, crystallised ginger and strawberry liquorice mingled with oak spices, candied peels and cacao.
Finish - Layers of cappuccino, dark chocolate, Morello cherry and raspberry jam leaving a warming wood spice linger.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig