Glencadam Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glencadam Scotch Whisky

Distillery Information

Founded in 1825 by David Scott

Location Highlands region Eastern district Brechin

Water source Unthank hills springs

Glencadem Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Cast iron mash tun

6 Stainless steel washbacks

2 small pot stills with lyne arms inclined 15 degrees upwards

Matured in American oak Hogsheads, boubon casks and European sherry casks

Glencadam Scotch Whisky Distillery History

The Glencadam distillery was founded in 1825 located in a Steeply sided glen on what was the site of a previous illicit still. The first listed owner was David Scott 1827 until 1837.A progression of un-named owners followed.

At some point in 1891 the distillery was sold to the Glaswegian Blenders Gilmour, Thompson & Co. Ltd who used the malt whisky produced in their Royal Blend a favourite of King Edward The VII.

During 1954 the distillery was acquired by Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd, who consequently became part of Allied Domeq, They renovated the distillery in 1959.

The distillery was mothballed by operators Allied Distillers due to over-production in 2000 and purchased by Angus Dundee plc three years later

Although the distillery has had a high turnover in owners over the years, this seems to have indicated continued interest in working it. Certainly there were no lengthy periods during which Glencadam was out of production.

The whisky produced is an important component of the blend Stewart’s ‘Cream of the barley’ and also Ballantine’s blends.

Glencadam Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distillery Bottlings

Glencadam 15 Year Old

Glencadam Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Independent Bottlings

Angus Dundee (USA)

Berry’s Own Selection

Cadenhead’s,

Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail),

Dewar Rattray

Dun Bheagan (Ian McLeod),

Gordon & MacPhail Reserve

Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Platinum (Douglas Laing),

Provenance (Douglas Laing),

SMWS

Un-Chill Filtered (Signatory).

Whisky Galore (Duncan Taylor).

Glencadam Single Malt Whisky 1987 Connoisseurs Choice 43% 70cl

Distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2008 by Gordon and MacPhail.

Glencadam scotch whisky Tasting notes:-

Colour: Pale gold.

Neat without water

Nose: Ripe fruits - red apples and bananas, sweet spicy aromas.

Palate: Spicy with leafy/dry grass flavour. Aromatic, sweet -liquorice allsorts.

With Water

Nose: Earthy, touch of peat smoke, some sweet, floral aromas developing.

Palate: Dry grass with cedar wood flavours. Delicate fruity edge.

Body: Medium.

Finish: Cigar Boxes.

Cask Type: Refill Bourbon Barrels.

Whisky Style: A lighter Highland Malt, subtle smoky character.

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