Glencadam 28 Years Old 1978 Cask #2311 (Jack Wiebers Whisky World)

Jack Wiebers Whisky World bottled this Glencadam, a 28 year old, distilled in 1978, from cask 2311, at 56.2%, one of 402 bottles. Glencadam is a Highland single malt, long a core flavour of the Ballantine's blend. It was bought by Angus Dundee Distillers in 2003, who also own Tomintoul, ending a three year closure. Most of its make long went to blends; bottled single malt Glencadam was rare until a full range arrived.

Worked unhurried through the stillhouse, building a soft malt of orchard fruit and a creamy sweetness. An Oloroso cask held it, drawing the light spirit on over the years. In the oxidative, evaporative years the spirit concentrates to tropical fruit, honey and a waxy depth. A soft, creamy texture from the spirit carries through the maturation. Because the upward lyne arms keep the spirit light, the cask shows clearly through the years.

At its natural 56.2% it is full and fruity. Pear, apple and a soft cream, with dried fruit, fig and walnut from the cask. Beneath it run pear, apple and a soft cream. The finish is light, fruity and clean. This is the gentle, fruity malt of the eastern Highlands.