Glencadam
Reserva PX
- 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 Master Distillers have crafted Glencadam Reserva PX in small batches. They have meticulously selected single malt Scotch whisky matured in exceptional American Oak ex-Bourbon casks from the historic dunnage warehouses at Glencadam.
After expertly marrying the single malt in these casks, it undergoes a finishing process. For this they've hand-selected Pedro Ximénez Sherry butts, sourced from Andalucia, Spain.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - There are rich aromas of Christmas pudding, dried figs and dark chocolate bound with cedar and clove spices.
Palate - You'll find a sweet layer of maple syrup, treacle toffees and prunes which are mingled with maraschino cherries, brandy butter and Black Forest Gateaux.
Finish - Warming impressions of cinder toffee and fruit cake along with crystallised ginger. This tails off into a cherry jam and espresso coffee 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 Master Distillers have crafted Glencadam Reserva PX in small batches. They have meticulously selected single malt Scotch whisky matured in exceptional American Oak ex-Bourbon casks from the historic dunnage warehouses at Glencadam.
After expertly marrying the single malt in these casks, it undergoes a finishing process. For this they've hand-selected Pedro Ximénez Sherry butts, sourced from Andalucia, Spain.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - There are rich aromas of Christmas pudding, dried figs and dark chocolate bound with cedar and clove spices.
Palate - You'll find a sweet layer of maple syrup, treacle toffees and prunes which are mingled with maraschino cherries, brandy butter and Black Forest Gateaux.
Finish - Warming impressions of cinder toffee and fruit cake along with crystallised ginger. This tails off into a cherry jam and espresso coffee 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