Against The Grain Glencadam Whisky 18 Year Old · 1987 Vintage

Colour

Deep burnished amber with coppery-bronze edges and a tawny glow.

Nose

Opulent sherry-draped nose with dried plum, fig and raisin, kissed by orange zest. Layered red berries weave through polished oak, honeyed vanilla and toffee. Almonds, cocoa nibs and a whisper of spice—cinnamon and clove—add warmth, while a subtle leather note and waxy, refined accord cloak the aroma in mature elegance.

Palate

Silky and weighty, the palate unfurls with refined sweetness and sherried depth. Rich dried fruits—raisin, fig, date—meet orange zest, toasted almond and dark chocolate. Warm spice—cinnamon, clove, a whisper of nutmeg—drifts through creamy vanilla and polished oak. The finish is long and luxurious, revealing cocoa, toffee and a subtle tobacco tannin that lingers gracefully.

Finish

An extended, refined finish that winds through rich sherry notes of dark fruit, raisin and fig, with cocoa, toasted oak and orange zest. Cinnamon and clove linger as a warm glow, leaving a silky, cocoa-dusted aftertaste that fades to soft tannin and delicate nutty notes.