Glencadam 1990 Connoisseurs Choice 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 10 Year Old

Nose: A brief waft of spring, fresh and clean in its delivery, with raw mushroom and avocado sitting on an oak table in the crisp sunlight. Fanta orange, cold milk, and apple juice are on offer to quench the thirst, while lemon peel and barley hops offer a little zest to each. Taste: A clean and enveloping oil rests itself on the palate, before...

Score 84/100

Glencadam 17 Year Old 1989 Signatory

The Signatory Vintage Cask Collection from Andrew Symington contains signle casks at cask strength. This bottling appeared 7 years ago already and contains a 17 Year Old Glencadam. The ABV is massive. Judging by the colour, this was an active cask. The nose is rather floral with violets and lavender, but also with grassy notes. A lot of caramel as...

Score 83/100

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