Nice review, Alan, and a quality, very enjoyable whisky. I still think Ralfy captured this whisky very well a few years ago when he noted it's "old fashioned" combination of, and balance between, the sour and the bitter. That probably doesn't sound attractive to our often sugar-obsessed minds/palates, but it really is a delicious combination, here. Of course there's heaps of sweetly fruity flavours, and more particularly aromas, in this whisky, but the balance and freshness on the finish is sour-bitter in the best way. It doesn't taste mainly of grapefruit but resembles such in that delightful combination. It was WelshToro who very kindly put me onto Glencadam 13--which I perhaps like even slightly more than this 15, and it's a touch more affordable, too. I believe it was created at a time when Glencadam were temporarily unable to release a 15 due to their short-term closure in the past. It's quite similar to the 15 but has slightly less fruit purity, slightly less richness and density but a little bit more interest from a gentle dunnage warehouse character--musty and dank but fascinating. That's at least the case with the 13 batch 3. I've yet to try a batch 4 or pick up a batch 5.
Delicious integrity dram! So underrated and I am glad! Just sippin' on this last night. At $75, I'm buying this over the Glen Scotia 15 and truly enjoy it more.
I only have the Glencadam 10, so I must try the 15 now. Hey Alan, what about reviewing the Glenfarclas 15 or Knockando 15 or 18 , they are not expensive. Take care!
I’ve got the Glencadam 10 and it’s already my favourite unfinished whisky. Your description of the 15 was pretty much exactly how I would describe the 10, (light, fresh, grassy, apples, tropical fruits, a hint of spice, etc). How would you compare the 10 with the 15? Are the flavours simply more rounded and intense or have they evolved and grown more complex? I’m keen to understand if the 15 is in the running to replace the 10 in my unfinished whisky top spot. 🙂
The extra 5 years really show up in the 15 its just more complex and interesting...if your a fan of the 10 ...i dont think you would be disappointed with the 15...well done Glencadam...😜🥃🤝
