Glencadam 14yo (46%, OB, Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish, 2012)

A new offering from Glencadam and bottled without added colour or chill filtration and happily we’re seeing more and more expressions from this distillery of late. On the nose there is good malt and rich fruits (raisins, plums and berries) with more of the malt (dry and dusty) to round out the aromas. Very good so far….the taste is quite malty and once more the rich dried fruits make their presence known along with some good creaminess and a little leather and tobacco. The creaminess is intriguing and adds another welcome layer of flavour. The finish is a little malty and then leather and tobacco followed by the creaminess and then the dried fruits but it’s leans a little towards the leather and tobacco.

Very good and drinkable…seek it out.

$90 or £47 at Single Malts Direct

Score 87 points