Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 Fernando de Castilla PX Sherry Butt

Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 is a single cask Highland single malt from the Glencadam Distillery in Brechin. Distilled in 1998, it matured for 22 years in a single Pedro Ximenez sherry butt from the Jerez bodega Fernando de Castilla, cask 2496, and was bottled in 2021 at cask strength, 47.7% ABV. The butt yielded just 532 bottles of 700ml. The profile is fresh and orchard-led, with a rich, oily texture.

Nose: Fresh green apple, lime peel, hay and vanilla with floral hints.

Palate: Oily and creamy, fruity with gentle sweetness, a touch of citrus, apple and lemon peel.

Finish: Medium-long and warm, with fruit, vanilla, hay and citrus.

Serve: Neat, or with a drop of water.