Glencadam Aged 15 Years Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: 15 Years Old          Country: Scotland

The Glencadam distillery was founded in 1825 and produces 1.5 million litres of spirit annually. The distillery has two stills and is situated near the River Esk in the Highland region of Scotland. It takes the water for its spirit from nearby springs in the surrounding green hills. The current owners are Angus Dundee plc who purchased the distillery in 2003 and also own the Tomintoul distillery in Speyside. The whisky produced at this distillery is an important component of Ballentine’s blends. Expect floral with notes of orange and citrus fruits. It has a refined dark oak undertone and is an elegant single malt whisky.

The Glencadam 15 years old is a multi-award winning single malt whisky. It was the pick of the year by online vlogger Ralphy as his whisky of the year in 2017. Sadly the whisky was deleted from the core range not too long after only to return again in 2020. Using only ex Bourbon barrels to show the character of the Glencadam spirit this whisky is bottled at 46%, non chillfiltered and has no added colour.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Floral, Rosewater, vanilla sponge cake, Cherry Ripe, freshly cut hay and some sea salt.

Taste: Orchard fruits of pears and apricots, vanilla buttercream frosting, freshly malted barley, warm nougat and sea salt.

Finish: Some tropical fruits of banana and pineapple, more floral notes with pear boiled sweeties and extremely smooth.

Awards and Reviews

Ralphy.com – Whisky of the Year 2017
Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014 score: 90.5
Silver Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition – 2010
Gold Medal, Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb – 2009
Silver Medal, Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb – 2007
Silver Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition – 2007
Silver Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition – 2006
“Best whisky”, International Malt Whisky Festival – 2005
Gold Medal Winner, International Spirit Challenge – 2005
Silver Medal, Best in Class– International Wine and Spirit Competition – 2005
Gold Medal, Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb – 2005
Highly Recommended – USA Beverage Tasting Institute – 2004