Glencadam 14 years old Oloroso Sherry Finish Review

I am not a friend of finished whiskies nor a friend of Highlands whiskies. I dunno why but they don’t taste right for me. I think Highland whiskies ( like Tomatin, Glenglassaugh or Glenmorangie ) are usually too floral and dry for my taste. And usually when they finish it the result is a whisky that isn’t sherried enough to override the floral aroma ( that I suppose some of you may find lovely… Do you? ).

So I am reviewing today a Glencadam 14 years old finished in Oloroso sherry casks ( yes, the same casks that mature Glendronach Revival or Macallan Sienna ).

“Very nice finished whisky. It isn't an outstanding malt but it is a quite good one. Good work!”

88

70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling - This 14yo Glencadam has been finished in sweet Oloroso sherry casks for a bit of extra depth and complexity. This distillery has been going great guns since its packaging relaunch in late 2008.

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (88): more than average. honey, nuts, citrus, floral, vanilla.

Palate (88): powerful, oily. honey, nuts, citrus, floral, spices, pepper, wood.

Finish (89): longer than average. nuts, honey, vanilla.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Glencadam 14 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Finish Highland Whisky with 88 points over 100.

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Interesting whisky with a nice taste, but I really prefer truely sherried whiskies like this 32 years old Glencadam.

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