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Whisky Review: Glencadam 27 Year Old Reserva de Jerez

With only 1,691 bottles produced, the Glencadam 27 Year Old Reserva de Jerez is a rare find. But, how does it taste? Let's find out.

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Tasting Notes

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A 27 year old Highland single malt Scotch matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks and finished in Oloroso Sherry butts released with natural colour and is unchillfiltered. A limited release of only 1,691 bottles in the lead up of their 200 year anniversary.


Appearance:
Deep burnished copper with a rose gold tint.
Nose:
A dense and hefty nose with the Oloroso really taking the forefront. Raisins, dates and figs with a fistful of hazelnuts to go with it. Very reminiscent of a booze-filled soggy Christmas cake.
Palate:
Lots of malt, plums and raisins with a strong slightly bitter undercurrent of dark chocolate fudge. A chewy, viscous texture which carries the flavours well which builds with warming spiced fruits similar to mulled wine.
Finish:
Warming and sweet with a mix of milky coffee, hazelnut chocolate spread and a slight pine freshness at the very back.
Comments:
A luxurious sherry led dram which brings the best out of the Oloroso finish while avoiding being too bitter or sulphuric. A whisky you could sit with for a whole evening.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Pete "Jeff Whisky" Jeffery

Based in the South West of the UK, Jeff brings an irreverent and laid-back approach to whisky reviewing, dispelling any notions of snobbery surrounding the spirit. With a genuine enthusiasm for exceptional drams, he often embraces the whimsical side of whisky. Jeff's tongue-in-cheek whisky content has earned him recognition in the Malt Whisky Yearbook, and he has contributed articles and reviews to numerous whisky platforms.

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