Glencadam 15 años

Glencadam 15 Year Old

My 60th Scottish distillery: Glencadam and what better way to get my first taste of this distillery by not trying its entry level whisky. This is a review of the 15yo whisky, a whisky that was described by Jim McEwan as the next best thing to Bruichladdich (dixit whiskyfun) Let's dive in: Colour: straw (as unchillfiltered and no colour added)...

Score 88/100

Glencadam 15 Year Old

I did a tasting session (while watching Liverpool v Everton) last weekend comparing this malt with Tomintoul’s 14 year. These malts are very similar weights and ages, matured in largely if not exclusively plain wood and both purport no colouring and non-chill filtered so I thought it would be an interesting comparison. The Glencadam is also...

Score 88/100

Glencadam 15 Year Old

When drinking with my friends, I tend to go on about this distillery. They aren’t particularly well known, but that’s part of the fun I suppose. I’ve tried several from their core range and so far there hasn’t been a dud amongst them. If you haven’t tried them yet, give them a go. This bottle of the 15 year old is has been open for 6...

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