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Glencadam Reserva Andalucía — это мягкий, довольно простой шерри-виски с нотами красных фруктов, сухофруктов, ванили и шоколада, который чаще всего описывают как лёгкий и приятный для своей цены, но неглубокий, с коротким финишем.
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В отзывах нос чаще всего описывают как свежий и фруктовый: красные яблоки, ягоды, сливы, вишня, сухофрукты и изюм, дополненные ванилью, мёдом, орехами и шоколадом; шерри-влияние заметно, по ряду описаний, не доминирует над характером дистиллята. Во вкусе повторяются красные и сушёные фрукты, специи, дуб, шоколад и цитрусовые, при этом неоднократно отмечают, что тело лёгкое или «водянистое», а вкус проще носа. Финиш в большинстве отзывов описывают как короткий или средне-короткий, с шоколадом, сухофруктами, дубовой пряностью и лёгкой горечью.
Общий тон отзывов — сдержанно положительный: виски называют хорошо сбалансированным, чистым и удачным по соотношению цена/качество, особенно при цене около 30–40 евро, и неоднократно рекомендуют как вариант для знакомства с шерри-выдержкой или как лёгкий повседневный драм. Вместе с тем многие подчёркивают недостаток глубины и молодость, а часть авторов прямо говорит, что предпочла бы другие выражения Glencadam или что повторно покупать не станет. Несколько отзывов отдельно отмечают крепость 46%, отсутствие холодной фильтрации и окраски, а также выдержку в бурбонных бочках с дозреванием в бочках из-под олоросо.
собрано 41/70 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T05:23:00Z · источник evidence
Quick hit review. Maturation in ex-bourbon casks really suits the Glencadam style, so I never really considered this expression. Red apples, blueberries and some earthy notes dominate the nose, and it is distinctly acidic. On the palate, the Oloroso finish emphasizes plums, wood spices and bitter oranges. Although quite young, it has enough to offer to keep me interested. Black tea, raisins and hints of toffee remain in the uneventful finish. Not a bad malt, but it doesn't really change my preference for their bourbon-forward expressions. RATING: 3.4/5.0 stars ≙ 82 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [-]
Tasting as part of an Advent calendar. I just saw the low price, but I definitely recommend it.
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| Нос | 85 | Currants, strawberries, sour cherries, fine sherry aroma, lemon, vanilla, pear, mandarin orange, honey, banana bread |
| Вкус | 84 | Currant, vanilla, cherry, unfortunately a bit too watery, again that fine, very pleasant sherry aroma, honey, a bit astringently sour, like grapefruit, with a slight pepperiness |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium length, chocolate, vanilla, light wine aroma, peppery again in the end |
It is definitely not a deep whisky, it is an expression that entry-level people can use to see the barrel effects cheaply. The price is reasonable but there are more interesting whiskies at a similar price, and the fact that this bottle does not have much of an introduction to the Glencadam character puts it behind its competitors. Price performance: Medium. Would I buy it again?: There is no problem but I will not call
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| Нос | 79 | On the nose, there is a lively sherry fruitiness with American oak in the background. Green and red plums. Hearty, cherry jam. Varnished wood. Very light orange. Various dried fruits such as dried apricots and light nuts. A slightly tobacco and perfumed side over time. A balanced and enjoyable but not too deep sherry nose. The nose is reminiscent of a barleywine aged in a cognac barrel. |
| Вкус | 77 | There is a real lack of depth on the palate, it is obvious that the whisky is not very old but this does not bother me too much except for a slight burning. It feels a bit empty on the palate, although not in terms of body, it is aromatically thin. A bit of dried orange and apricot, less nuts. Very light goo. The vanilla backbone in the back, that's it. Again, not a palate to think too much about. A very light sweetness |
| Финиш | 76 | Very light burning, light spice and tobacco. Short in length. Yellow fruits and less orange citrus in the foreground. A little bitter. Well |
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нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Mild, sherry Sherry, malt, berries, Peppers Medium aftertaste
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
German Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/xInT7fRq7GU
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| Нос | 89 | Fresh, sweet, and brightly fruity – like a basket of apricots, pears, and citrus fruits next to a warm oak crate. The Bourbon contributes vanilla and honey, while the Oloroso provides nuttiness, raisins, and a subtle dryness. Overall, bright, clear, and pleasantly complex. |
| Вкус | 81 | Round, sweet and spicy, and vibrant – like a golden thread of honey trickling over bright fruits, caramel, and warm oak. Bourbon provides vanilla and creaminess, while Oloroso adds structure, nuttiness, and a slightly dry undertone. The texture is clean, modern, and well-balanced without becoming heavy. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium-long, fruity-woody and pleasantly warm. Vanilla, raisin, light fruits and a subtle hint of spice linger – like the final notes of a mild Andalusian evening. |
Dry, soft, recognizable, beautiful nose with flowers and sweet, somewhat tropical fruit. In the aftertaste of black fruit, you could almost swear that it has matured in port - but that's not true, oloroso it is! Great to break an evening with good friends without going bankrupt. Empty far too quickly and a bottle that shakes my principle of buying only one bottle of an expression. Price/quality yields a bonus point. 84 so.
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нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
Amber color. It's not too oily.
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| Нос | 83 | Rather fresh. Red apples. Apple pits. Spices. Cinnamon. Apples sprinkled with cinnamon. Honey. Vanilla. Peaches. Rather fresh and refreshing. |
| Вкус | 80 | Red fruits. Dried fruits. Red apples. Spices. Cinnamon. Apple pits. Barrel. Bitterness. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Light oiliness. More pips. It's a bit spicy. |
| Финиш | 81 | Ostrava at the beginning. Bitterness. Cocoa. Oakwood. Dark chocolate. Dessert chocolate. In the background red apples, but more baked. Seeds. Then more pleasant chocolate and apples. A little greasy. Medium length finish. |
For those who like sherry malts, not monsters where the sherry completely covers the malt profile, this is a very good option, considering the price as well.. A great balanced sherry whisky.
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| Нос | 86 | Sherry and bourbon, Dark fruit, vanilla, candied, light oak |
| Вкус | 84 | Malt, sherried, pepper, oak, a little bitterness |
| Финиш | 84 | Long, chocolate, red fruits… low bitternes |
In my opinion it's a bit above the level of a simple easy sipper, but still within the range of average whisky.
Trying to offer something in the aroma that it can't deliver in the taste. 10 year old Glencadam is much better.
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Nose: round and crisp, pickled fruits: pear, apple, plum, cherry, raisins, a few dates and figs; brown sugar, some milk coffee and milk chocolate Palate: velvety-round, but also a little weak in the beginning, milk chocolate, raisins, a few pickled fruits, some milk coffee, slightly nutty, malty Finish: short, warm and dry, milk chocolate, dark fruits, light bite Rating: solid thing. the nose is great, the rest is okay. For 35 euros it is anything but wrong: Sherry aromas (milk chocolate, raisins, pickled fruits) and a malty-crunchy spirit go well together here, even if it lacks depth in his younger years. that's okay.
a solid malt; Easy drinking the finish is poor (may be due to the NAS) the PLV is OK
Quite simple, but very smooth and harmonic, easy to drink
Solid sherry malt, a real purchase recommendation for under 40 euros. The 46 percent volume is not a given at this price level and enhances this whisky. According to Cody Reynolds (UK + EU Brand Ambassador at Glencadam), Bourbon casks and Oloroso Sherry casks are married here. The wine is then matured in Oloroso sherry barrels for another 2 years. (see Glencadam tasting video by Simple Sample)
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
The new Reserva Andalucia is nice but won’t soon set your world on fire.
During a blind tasting, quite a few people were guessing this to be the 17 yo portwood or even the 19 yo sherry cask finish. When its true identity was revealed, we were obviously happily surprised. What’s funny is that when you know what your nosing and tasting, you automatically start to anticipate and look for things you’d expect to find. So knowing what I have in the glass before me, the youthfulness of this whisky shows itself more than when tasting blind. If anything, some proper good casks went into this...
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| Нос | 85 | blind sample): very rich and fruity-spicy. A bomb of red fruit (berries, figs, plums…) and tropical fruit (kiwi, mango). Toffee apple, honey, treacle/toffee, creamy, spices, salty, licorice, some funky cooked fruit. After 10-15 minutes it mellows out a bit. Less pungent and outspoken on the different sensations, everything becomes more integrated. (opened bottle): Rich, thick, oily sensation, very buttery and caramel-y leaning into a burst of dark sugar and honey. very fruity as well: raspberry, strawberry, blueberries which gives it a vibrant, youthful (not the same as young, mind) touch. Only then I pick up sultana’s and raisins. Very inviting. |
| Вкус | 85 | (blind sample): Yum! Creamy, baking spices, cooked and dried fruits with a Christmas like touch, sweet spices, nutty, soft wood, well-aged with a thick oily mouth feel. (opened bottle): A thick, oily mouthfeel. The 1st sensation is that of sweetness (sugary and sweet berries) but what follows brings out a salty note and a soft oaky touch. Grainy and cereal-y as well with allspice and baking spices along with icing sugar. |
| Финиш | 83 | (blind sample): spice (nutmeg mostly, perhaps a hint of clove), medium long, with a sugary note and some soft wood (opened bottle): oily, sweet & salty, hint of oak and wood. The long salty touch lingers on. |
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нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
Bright, sherry whisky with an unusual cognac flavor.
I find this rather successful as a budget bottling, but the price should be around 30 € -- if it's significantly higher, there are better alternatives.
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| Нос | 85 | Young, fruity spirit, with impressions of pear and grape. The sherry finish is rather subtle, I'd say, with some soft fudge and nutty notes (cashew?). It's a bit boozy intermittently, but otherwise inoffensive and rather pleasant. After a while in the glass, you get more malty depth and some fine, faintly musty wine-cellar / bodega-style aromas. Rather nice; I'm adding a point. |
| Вкус | 83 | Decent body, actually, with a nicely dusty / spicy / grippy texture, clearly enhanced by the some good-quality oak. Not outstanding, but certainly a nice sipper. |
| Финиш | 83 | Milk chocolate, apricot, fudge, oak spice. It's young, so don't expect wonders at this point. That being said, there aren't any off notes or other disturbing aspects. |
Nice and easy but still with a layer or two to explore. At the current 33 € worth a try, I think.
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| Нос | 80 | Soft dried fruit, sweet with a hidden spiciness. With a few drops of water also a bit of fresh fruit and lighter overall. |
| Вкус | 81 | A bit sharp but just for second. Soon it becomes smoother with red berries and dark chocolate. A bit of honey. With water: a little smoother from the beginning and even less sweet. |
| Финиш | 80 | Rather short. Nice vanilla notes. Also a decent sweetness with just a hint of dark chocolate. With water it loses the vanilla notes a little, seems less sweet and slightly bitter notes become more prominent. |
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| Нос | 87 | Intense, fruity, reminiscent of single grain, sour cherry, peach, chocolate, oak |
| Вкус | 84 | somewhat spicy, oak, only slightly fruity |
| Финиш | 83 | rather short, fruity but sharp, slightly bitter, alcoholic |
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malt, nuts, softness, dried fruit, flowers. Maybe 83 is a little low.
Glencadam Reserva Andalucía is a nicely sherry-loaded whisky at low costs. The sherry is cleary noticeable but not too dominant in nose, taste and finish, but it not as extreme as e.g. Arran Sherry Cask. On the other hand it does not cost as much the Arran Sherry Cask. It still allows for the distillery character to be present. Therefore, I recommend the Reserva Andalucía for beginners.
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| Нос | 86 | Sherry, dried fruits, dark fruits, cooked fruits, raisins, grapes, toffee are the very present sherry notes. But there are also milk chocolate, fresh plums, hazelnuts, malt, vanilla and berries. |
| Вкус | 84 | Intense sherry, dried fruits, cooked fruits, dates, raisins, milk chocolate. There are also honey, coffee and red berries. There is almost no oak. |
| Финиш | 83 | Rather short oak and slight bitterness, then sherry, raisins, other dried fruits, sweetness, slightly citric, peaches and a hint of spices. Generally sweet and slightly fizzy. My guess is, that the whisky is on average 6 years old. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
The neat dram is a 78 at best (most likely in the 75-point range IMO), but one and a half to two teaspoons full of water makes it a solid 80 (nice/okay to drink, but not memorable). The malt is smothered by fortified wine aromas, as well as heavy wood tannins and bitter sensations. Why should you buy this and not the 10 for the same amount of money? No reason to do it, in my opinion. My journey with Glencadam is still shaky --- the 3 I've tried thus far were nice or good, but not memorable at all (especially because of the finish), and I usually like Highland whiskies quite a lot. I prefer this whisky reduced to about 33-38%.
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| Нос | 81 | Super sweet, full of berries, the malt is pretty much buried. Still quite acceptable for what it is, the trademark bubblegum of the 10 remains mostly intact (which I like). The freshest of oranges, honey and industrial caramel, ripe strawberries. The cask impact is considerable and develops some ginger and leather, but mostly damp wood (too much for me in this case). Acidic, sour cherry skins, sour banana bread, a bit herbal as well. Water does not change much here. Decent but also considerably boring, Glencadam 10 definitely has a much more characterful and engaging nose (in the 85-86 range IMO). |
| Вкус | 83 | Best part after hard dilution (maybe the worst before dilution?). Sweet and sour, the spiky astringency disappears almost completely, the little oiliness stays intact after dilution, and we are left with a fruit juice + herbs and wood. Blueberries and strawberries, grapefruit and raisins, honeys and caramels. The wood is more well integrated and aromatic here: cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, bitter but also warm and creamy. Pink pepper, fresh herbs. Quaffable as hell, but nothing to write home about. |
| Финиш | 77 | Short, medium-short sometimes. Nothing special, the least special part even, fleeting and forgettable. Bottled caramel and raisins, malt and toasted wood. Bitter chocolate and coffee notes, almonds and leather. Effervescent at the end, also a little greasy. Drying but not aggressive on the tongue (thank god). Not to be bought again, yet nothing overly wrong about it (if you add a bunch of water). |
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 79
08-09-2024
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| Нос | 77 | sherry, citric fruit |
| Вкус | 78 | sherry, fruit, pepper |
| Финиш | 78 | sherry, fruit, pepper |
It’s thin, taste very orangey but not sherry, surely have some more bourbon than even it has been finished in sherry. Recommended by a friend to try this. Not worth a second shot.
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
Aroma Fruity, sweet, almost perfumed, apple, peach, slightly tart The taste Sherry sweetness, creamy, fruity, apple, spicy wood, ginger spiciness finish Medium length, sweetish, spicy wood, ginger Tendency to 85
3cl sample at a very nice tasting by the Good Spirits Company, with Iain Forteath-Angus, Glencadam's Global Brand Ambassador and Master Blender. The components of this one are between 4 and 8 years old, with the finishing lasting between 12 and 24 months. Fun facts from the tasting: Glencadam uses Bairds Maltings in Arbroath; they've recently switched barley varietal from Concerto to Laureate; their fermentation is particularly aggressive ("like Krakatoa"); they're filling at 68.5% ABV due to limited warehousing space; the distillery was closed 2000-2003 before Angus Dundee bought it, meaning there's a 3-year production gap working its way through the range.
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| Нос | 86 | The finishing is fairly well integrated, this is a fine and very nutty nose, with subtle treacle. |
| Вкус | 82 | Pleasant and clean, but nothing special. |
| Финиш | 82 | Shortish, quite sweet, inoffensive. |
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| Нос | 85 | Very fruity, strawberries, honey, malt, some wood, leather, rum raisins, cherries, vanilla |
| Вкус | 84 | The malt is very strong, the 46% is noticeable but I find it super integrated, then the wood spice comes through accompanied by the red fruitiness and vanilla |
| Финиш | 83 | Malty, bitter, leather, honey, medium long, |
Very nice Sherry casks must have been used for finishing this. Beautiful sweet/sour cherry notes are presents from the start. Otherwise, just typical baseline ex-bourbon notes, such as: malt, honey, caramel, gentle vanilla. Simple, yet without any off-notes. For 35 Euros it is a no brainer!
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| Нос | 86 | Quite unique. Cherries, hubba bubba chewing gum, grapes. |
| Вкус | 84 | Somewhat thin and simpler than the nose. |
| Финиш | 81 | Short, very sweet. |
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| Нос | 85 | Alcohol super integrated Dry Fresh lime grapes |
| Вкус | 84 | Dry Red grapes lime Fresh honey sweetness A little vanilla |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium sweetness Light acidity Fresh Honey |
Like probably quite a few other users I bought this on a recent special for less than 25 EUR - which makes this bottle a cracking deal, as it comes NCF and uncoloured. The juice itself is not half bad as well, of course not an absolute stunner, but it's very clean, well made and balanced. Don't expect a sherry monster. It's a Glencadam, probably quite young, the distillery character shows and that is fine with me. I must confess though that roundabout 40 EUR would not have prompted me to buy it.
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| Нос | 82 | Very light and a bit shy at first for the strength, but it opens up after a few minutes. Simple pleasures is the key word here: Just a hint of sherry, some raspberries, a touch of milk chocolate and of sweet plum liqueur complement the distillery character with sweet barley, honey, citrus, wax and vanilla. A beautiful soft menthol note is creeping in after a while. It's nice and a bit on the light side and not too complex, but very pleasurable. |
| Вкус | 85 | Sweet and fresh attack, youthful, but also silky and very full bodied, which is a nice surprise after the light nose. Now you can really enjoy the interplay between the bright Glencadam fruitiness (peaches, apricots, apples and lime) and the sherry cask (plums, raspberries, raisins, orange zest). It's a light fruit salad (although not a fruit bomb) with a subtle waxiness. In my opinion it's an asset that they didn't let the finish overpower the spirit. In the back of the palate a nutty, spicy oak note appears that leads the way to the finish... |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium and delicate with mixed nuts, raisins and citrus fruits. A very nice daily dram, even though it does not have the crystalline classiness of the 10yo... |
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
Nice orange fruit accented with chocolate, good barrels, good balance, good NAS
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| Нос | 86 | Sherry, tangerines, raisins, malt With water: sweeter, clementines, hints of leather, coffee latte |
| Вкус | 85 | light body, oranges, tangerines, some lemon zest With water: plums, orange jelly, chocolate |
| Финиш | 84 | Short, dry, orange peel, some cocoa powder, some cumin |
I'll make it short: it's simple but nice. However, it lacks spicy notes to give it more depth. That's where you notice the lack of age. But that's not a problem and it's a nice starter. It just has to be used for its intended purpose. Bottle code: L2007878 CB2 Bottled: 07.09.2020
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| Нос | 84 | nice, soft, clean in the sense of little spice or dirty notes, creamy, light sweet fruit such as strawberry, vanilla, powdered sugar, Yogurette (creamy strawberry), Zott cream yoghurt, rather superficial, not complex (especially lack of spice for more depth), hint of a varnish note in the background, a splash of sweet lemon/orange (also subtly fruity-fresh notes), malt notes, later very light wood spice, light |
| Вкус | 84 | sweet, creamy, like the nose, creamy strawberries, malty/cereal, also tasty, nice consistency |
| Финиш | 83 | warming, minimal oak flashes briefly, unspectacular, at the end freshly cut wood remains |
NOSE: Orange peels, melon, hints of marzipan TASTE: Light colored fruits, vanilla, flowers, granny smith apples FINISH: Short but sweet and pleasant
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 90 · вкус 81 · финиш 84
A pleasant whisky for a quick drink, of which there are dozens available from various distilleries in Scotland.
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
Not bad for the price
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 79
Sherry Oloroso finish, yes, but the sweetness is modest ... Let's see how this Glencadam develops ... 06/16/21 This Glencadam didn't look bad ... But I'll stick with it, the sherry finish turned out thin ...
Excellent value for money.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Very surprised with this one. Might be one of my new favourite sherry bangers. N: sherry, sherry & sherry, figs, nuts, apricots, chocolate, maltyness, some spices, red berries and vanilla with toffee P: complex, lots of sherry notes, candy, peaches, some spice and some oak notes and in the background vanilla and toffee F: long and pleasantly sweet and sherried with nutty aftertaste
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| Нос | 83 | Berries, mild, sweet |
| Вкус | 82 | Rather thin, mild, tannins |
| Финиш | 81 | Short, little taste, tannins - that stay a little longer |
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