Glencadam 27 Year Old 1990 (batch 18/080) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Glencadam
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.9%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £224
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Glencadam's 1990 distillation spent 27 years in a refill bourbon barrel before Gordon & MacPhail bottled it at cask strength (49.9% ABV) in September 2018 for their Connoisseurs Choice series. Extended bourbon maturation in refill wood creates a spirit-forward profile with subtle wood spice, delicate orchard fruits, and a waxy mouthfeel characteristic of old Highland malts. The finish is dry and lingering with hints of tobacco leaf. A collectors' piece limited to 124 bottles, suited to those who prefer aged spirits with minimal cask intervention.
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Glencadam 27 Year Old 1990 (batch 18/080) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 18-year-old single malt from Glencadam (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 49.9% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, honey, old wood, fresh fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glencadam's 1990 distillation spent 27 years in a refill bourbon barrel before Gordon & MacPhail bottled it at cask strength (49.9% ABV) in September 2018 for their Connoisseurs Choice series. Extended bourbon maturation in refill wood creates a spirit-forward profile with subtle wood spice, delicate orchard fruits, and a waxy mouthfeel characteristic of old Highland malts. The finish is dry and lingering with hints of tobacco leaf. A collectors' piece limited to 124 bottles, suited to those who prefer aged spirits with minimal cask intervention.
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