Glencadam 1974 13 Year Old Gordon & Macphail

Glencadam 15 Year Old

Firstly thanks to @Timp for providing me with a sample of this whisky. I've had a bottle of the 10 in the past and enjoyed it. So the 15 has been on my 'need to try' list for a while. Nose Quite fragrant with subtle fruits Jasmine flowers, peaches, rosewood, a slight hint of oranges. A suggestion of oak on the nose too. Palate A fruity arrival....

Score 86/100

Glencadam 15 Year Old

A bit thin on the palate, but there are lots of pleasant aromas and flavours to discern in this whisky. Thankfully this expression is now bottled at 43%. Nose: Barley malt and citrus fruit, lychees and peach. Taste: Soft malt, sweet spice (hot cross buns) bit watery. Finish: Short soft and sweet.

Score 82/100

Glencadam Origin 1825

I was suppose to taste these whiskies as part of a virtual tasting lead by Tomintoul Master Distiller Robert Fleming, but I suppose I missed something when I signed up for the tasting, because I don't think I would have registered knowing it was happening at 11am on a Tuesday. I'm dedicated, but not that dedicated. What follows then is my...

Score 81/100

Glencadam 9 Year Old 2011 Signatory

It takes some effort to find the Glencadam Distillery. Founded in 1825, it can be found in Brechin, halfway between Dundee and Aberdeen. My buddy Benny offered me a sample from a recent bottling by Signatory. It was bottled for Vinothek Massen and Billy’s Whisky Barrel. Very pale, I must say. Let’s get to it. Summery and fruity on the nose with...

Score 84/100