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Glencadam 15 years

spicy woody
4.3
(5)€65Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Glencadam has been quietly making whisky near Brechin since 1825. It sat mothballed for three years before Angus Dundee brought it back to life in 2003. That quiet resilience shows in the glass. The 15-year-old is patient and precise: honey and cream on arrival, with a floral brightness that lifts everything. Fresh nectarine follows close behind. Oaky warmth builds slowly underneath. There is a gentle citrus thread, lemon and a hint of orange, that runs all the way through. Bottled at 46% without chill-filtration or colouring. Drink it neat.

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Glencadam

Glencadam Distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. The Glencadam distillery uses traditional methods of production, including the use of wooden washbacks and copper pot stills, to create its distinctive single malt whisky. The distillery produces a range of different whiskies, including a 10-year-old expression and a 21-year-old expression. In 2003, the Glencadam distillery was mothballed due to a decline in demand for whisky. However, in 2008, the distillery was purchased by Angus Dundee Distillers and was reopened.

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About the Glencadam 15 years

Glencadam 15 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Highland region. Distilled at Glencadam near the market town of Brechin in Angus. The distillery was founded in 1825 and has one of the quieter profiles in Highland whisky. It does not shout for attention. What it does is deliver consistent, elegant spirit across a range that stretches from 10 to 25 years old. This expression spends a decade and a half in bourbon casks. That time builds a layered character: honey and cream on the surface. Then green apple and nectarine in the middle, and a warm oaky depth underneath. A thread of citrus runs throughout. Lemon pith and a touch of orange keep it lively. Ginger adds a gentle warmth in the background. Nothing here is sharp or angular. Glencadam was mothballed in 2000 when Allied Domecq cut operations. Angus Dundee plc acquired it in 2003 and restarted the stills almost immediately. That rescue matters. It means every bottle of Glencadam 15 years on the shelf today comes from a distillery that nearly fell silent. The spirit is non-chill-filtered and carries no added colouring, which preserves both texture and natural hue. Bottled at 46% ABV, it has enough presence to fill the glass without heat. Pour it neat. Let it sit for a minute before the first sip. The floral notes open first, then the fruit, then the oak. It is the kind of whisky that rewards attention rather than speed. Give it a minute and it opens fully.