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Scotch WhiskyIssue 39
Glencadam 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glencadam · Glencadam Distillery
92 proof10 YearEastern Highlands, Scotland
Glencadam is one of the Highlands' best-kept secrets, and this 10-year expression demonstrates why. It's a study in poise — every element precisely calibrated, nothing fighting for dominance. An ideal gateway to understanding Highland subtlety.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Clean and inviting, with fresh peach and honeyed malt forming the foundation. Delicate floral rosewater drifts in behind, followed by a gentle nuttiness — hazelnut praline — that adds depth without weight.
Palate
Silky texture belies real substance. Buttery cereal notes blend with vanilla and a whisper of green cut grass that keeps everything bright. The mid-palate introduces a subtle almond quality that extends the complexity.
Finish
Medium length, clean and slightly dry, with lingering malt and a parting touch of honey. Nothing overstays its welcome.
Specifications
- Region
- Eastern Highlands
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon American oak
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double distilled in traditional copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged in ex-bourbon American oak casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Serve & Pair
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Bloom — 2 oz Glencadam 10 · 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes peach bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Honey-glazed salmon with a dill and cucumber salad
The Story
Tucked in the small coastal town of Brechin, Glencadam Distillery has operated since 1825, earning the nickname 'the cream of the crop' among blenders for its exceptionally clean and elegant spirit.
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