Glencadam American Oak Reserve

Profile: The Glencadam American Oak Reserve at a glance

• Glencadam American Oak Reserve is an ideal entry-level whisky
• Poached pear, roasted chestnuts, mocha and lemon peels in abundance
• Bottled without chill filtration & without dyes

Portrait: What makes the Glencadam American Oak Reserve special.

In 2006 it was time: Glencadam should no longer just be a nameless component of Scottish blends, but should make a name for itself.
Finally - because the distillery from the small town Brechin in the Eastern Highlands has officially existed since 1825.

The founding date shows: Glencadam was licensed early after the "Excise Act" reduced taxes on Whisky fell massively.
At the same time, an official founding in this period indicates that it was before The place probably already had “illicit stills” before, i.e. it was distilled illegally.

The Glencadam American Oak Reserve shows that 180 years of waiting for their single malts was worth it.
The bottling in the versatile Glencadam range combines a hint of poached pear and apple blossom with honey, roasted chestnut, mocha and lemon peel.

A complex profile that the Highlander exclusively in Premium American Oak Bourbon Barrels from Kentucky developed - a core element in Glencadam's whisky production.
This makes the unadulterated bottling also an ideal introductory whisky for getting to know the small distillery and its soft, fruity flavor house style.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Glencadam American Oak Reserve tastes like

• Nose: Aromas of sweet vanilla bean and butter cream combine with orchard fruits, golden raisins and hints of Turkish sweets Lokum
• Palate: a mix of poached pear and apple blossom, followed by acacia honey, roasted chestnut, mocha and Lemon zest
• Finish: sweet cooked fruit, bright grapes and apple crumble, slowly decreasing to a lingering gingerbread flavor