Glencadam Reserva de Jerez is a limited-edition 27-year-old single malt
ONE of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, Glencadam, has launched an exclusive expression just in time for National Scotch Day, which takes place on Saturday 27 July.
The premium 27-year-old Oloroso sherry cask finish single malt – Glencadam Reserva de Jerez – is limited to just 1,691 individually numbered bottles and has an RRP £700.
Carefully selected and specially crafted by master distiller Robert Fleming, the new expression was distilled in 1996 and initially matured in exceptional ex-bourbon American oak casks, before being expertly married then finished in the finest Oloroso sherry butts sourced from Jerez, Spain, says Glencadam.
Aged for nearly three decades in the Royal Burgh of Brechin, the East Highland single malt is said to combine heritage and tradition to offer an elegant expression with a complex and indulgent flavour profile. The premium dram has been bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and at its natural colour.
It is the latest in a series of limited-edition cask finish releases from Angus Dundee Distillers-owned Glencadam, which has seen the distillery pick up an impressive array of award wins over the last 12 months.
These include its Glencadam Reserva PX Cask Finish picking up the Best Highland Single Malt honours at the World Whiskies Awards.
Speaking about the Glencadam Reserva de Jerez, Fleming said: “As one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, dating back to 1825, Glencadam uses traditional methods passed down through generations to produce our award-winning single malt.
“This new expression builds on the success of our latest cask finish releases, while paying homage to the relationship between Glencadam Distillery and the famous sherry region of Spain.
“These Oloroso sherry butts impart unique flavours, which give depth and complexity to our Reserva de Jerez expression, showing a different side to Glencadam while embodying our commitment to excellence.
“On the nose, there is inviting aromas of praline, caramelised almonds and cocoa powder, with cooked fruits, Manuka honey and sweet cinnamon.
“On the palate, creamy layers of Swiss chocolate and warm butterscotch mingled with sultanas, rolling tobacco, spiced apples and warming wood spices.
“The expression is beautifully rounded with notes of dates and chocolate fudge cake, fading into an espresso coffee before roasted nuts linger.”
The limited-edition 27-year-old Oloroso sherry cask finish Reserva De Jerez is now available to purchase from independent and specialist retailers across the UK. Visit www.GlencadamWhisky.com to find out more.
