Gordon & MacPhails ‘Connoisseurs Choice’ Glencadam 1990 (20 year old) 43%
First Fill Bourbon/ Dist: 1990 Btl: June 2010/ Tasted: June 2011
A superb, deep and malty nose. A lovely melange of blood orange, tropical fruit, grippy oak – although the vanillins are very soft. The oak does start to dominate the proceedings but it has a gorgeous sawdusty edge. In saying that the oak is balanced by some deft citrus and grassy notes. It’s not quite as voluptuously tropical as the distillery bottlings but this bottling is still exceptionally good.
A lovely, soft barley entry, joined by some slightly toasted oak but the demerara sprinkled barley keeps the balance adroitly. A full on, mouth wateringly fruity middle, subtly tropical and subtly honeyed. A beautifully elegant palate and a gentle spicy finish.
Gordon & MacPhail ‘Connoisseurs Choice’ Glencadam 1974 (23 year old) 40%
Bourbon/ Dist: 1974 Btl: 1997/ Tasted: Apr 2004
Aromas of creamy oak and orange, with some oak and distinct tangerine notes.
Light, smooth and sweetish on the palate, with some traces of tangerine/ orange, a touch of spice and subtle bourbon oak on the finish..
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